Daniel is very extraverted. He admits that he is not comfortable unless surrounded by other people, and he energetically pursues activities that require the company of others.
His cousin Bill, about the same age, is very introverted. Bill is self-reflective and prefers more solitary pursuits. Based on these personality characteristics alone, what can you predict about the subjective well-being of Daniel and Bill?
a. Daniel is probably happier than Bill.
b. Bill is probably happier than Daniel.
c. Daniel and Bill are probably equally happy.
d. Personality has no bearing on subjective well-being.
Question 2
Individuals who are off-time with regard to the social clock
a. are retired.
b. are uncertain about when to make major changes in their lives, such as when to retire.
c. have not met their major life goals at a time consistent with their expectations.
d. are obsessive about being on time.
In the 1800s, most people were poor, and formal education beyond the first several grades was a ...
Ethnographic studies of the Baka pygmies of central Cameroon, and other people who still live as ...
Many people consider the British statesman Winston Churchill (1874–1965) to be an exemplar of the ...
How People Match Their Goals to Their Means
With tough economic times, a lot of people have lost their jobs—and their homes. If this happens, ...
Out of Many: A History of the American People