Through Their Research, Stinnett and DeFrain Found That the Happiest

question 105

Multiple Choice

Through their research, Stinnett and DeFrain found that the happiest childhood memories recalled by their subjects almost always involved:

• A) time spent in family activities.
• B) serious events like funerals.
• C) childhood friends.
• D) early school experiences.

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Definitions:

Peak Experiences

Moments of maximum psychological or spiritual fulfillment, often characterized by feelings of happiness, joy, and transcendence.

Carl Rogers

An influential American psychologist and one of the founders of the humanistic approach to psychology, known for his client-centered therapy.

Big Five

A model describing human personality as composed of five broad traits: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Abraham Maslow

A psychologist known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory in psychology regarding human motivation.