Who Is Happy Article Notes Flashcards
(7 cards)
What is Psych SWB definition
Subjective Well Being
Compared to depressed people, happy people are…
Less self-focused, less hostile and abusive, and less vulnerable to disease.
Happy people tend to be….
Loving, forgiving, trusting, energetic, decisive, creative, helpful, and sociable.
Positive SWB is defined by three correlated but distinct factors
Relative presence of positive affect, absence of negative affect, and satisfaction with life
Age has an impact on the predictors of happiness (true or false)
True
Once financial and personal needs have been met, the correlation between income and happiness increases (true or false)
False, the correlation between income and happiness becomes modest
The Four inner Traits of Happy People
Self-esteem, a sense of personal control, optimism, and extraversion