How do cognitive theories of subjective well-being explain people’s level of happiness? Provide one research finding to support approach.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: According to cognitive theories, high subjective well-being is not necessarily due to external events in our lives, but instead, to how we interpret those events. Research support will vary, but might include the finding that being in a positive mood can bias attention and information processing such that we “see” positive events all around us.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Cognition: Is the Glass Half Full or Half Empty?
Difficulty Level: Medium
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