Some research supports the idea that approximately 40 of our ...

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Some research supports the idea that approximately 40 of our happiness is determined by a person's thoughts and actions. Which of the following is used to support this view?
 
  A) Identical twins are more similar in their level of happiness than fraternal twins.
  B) Identical twins are less similar in their level of happiness than fraternal twins.
  C) Being kind to others can increase our levels of happiness.
  D) We have a set point to which we return after experiencing emotional arousal.
  E) People have life circumstances out of their control that impact happiness.

Question 2

Bernice is a happy person and rarely gets sick. However, she recently caught a cold and also twisted her ankle. What might you predict about Bernice's coping skills?
 
  A) Due to inexperience she will be less able to cope with the pain of her ankle.
  B) She will deal with the pain quite well.
  C) She will likely become depressed because she is not used to being unwell.
  D) She will experience a severe decline in happiness.
  E) She will recover more slowly than a less happy person.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B