Although Jack's Childhood Was Impoverished and Difficult, Jack Is Presently

question 174

Multiple Choice

Although Jack's childhood was impoverished and difficult, Jack is presently working his way through college.His friends say that Jack is "good at dodging life's hard knocks" and has made his own "luck." According to the research on subjective well-being, Jack

• A) would be considered low in subjective well-being.
• B) is using denial to get through life and probably suffers from depression.
• C) is most likely happier than most people and will be good at negotiating life's demands.
• D) has developed a sociopathic personality and is most likely a con artist.

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