Author Question: Bernice is a happy person and rarely gets sick. However, she recently caught a cold and also twisted ... (Read 29 times)

HudsonKB16 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

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 experience a severe decline in happiness.
d) She will recover more slowly than a less happy person.

Question 2

Participants in one study were asked to list their material possessions and how much they enjoyed or wanted each of these items. They were also asked to rate their life satisfaction. Results support which of the following?

a) Money can buy happiness.
b) It is important to have what you want.
c) It is important to want what you have.
d) It is equally important to want what you have and have what you want.