Each of the Following Is an Operational Definition of 'Happiness

question 37

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is an operational definition of 'happiness' EXCEPT

• A) a feeling of joy or contentment.
• B) the number of times a given individual smiles in an hour.
• C) an individual's self-rating on a 10-point happiness scale.
• D) a diffuse pattern of brain activation associated in past research with positive emotion.

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be observed.

Eye Movements

The voluntary or involuntary motion of the eyes, which can indicate attention, intention, or cognitive processes.

Barrier

An obstacle that prevents movement or access from one place to another or impedes progress in achieving a goal.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched, typically developed in infancy.