Research Suggests That People Who Have Reported Greater Feelings of Happiness

question 79

True/False

Research suggests that people who have reported greater feelings of happiness and well-being are likely to score more highly than other people on scales that measure emotional stability, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and extraversion.

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Definitions:

Lipid Levels

The concentrations of fats or fat-like substances in the blood, such as cholesterol and triglycerides, important for assessing cardiovascular risk.

Insulin Resistance

A condition in which the body's cells become less responsive to insulin, leading to higher blood sugar levels and often associated with type 2 diabetes.

Inflammatory Response

The body's defensive reaction to injury or infection, involving increased blood flow, white blood cell activation, and release of substances to combat pathogens.

Metabolic Syndrome

A cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes; these conditions include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels.