PSY 225 Week 3 Discussion | Assignment Help | University Of Phoenix

PSY 225 Week 3 Discussion | Assignment Help | University Of Phoenix 




Week 3 Discussion - Happiness

 

Discussion Topic

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students. 

 

Respond to one of the following in a minimum of 175 words: 

 

 Discuss two major findings from research on gender and happiness. How do these findings fit with your personal observations or experiences? 

 

Research indicates that rates of depression have increased dramatically over the past 50 years, while there has been a substantial increase in affluence (Baumgardner & Crothers, 2009). Discuss the theories that account for the relationship between these two variables.

 

Research on lottery winners suggests there is a negative correlation between winning the lottery and happiness. Many winners felt like losers. How do you account for this effect? Given this research, if you won the lottery, what would you do ensure a positive outcome?

 

Reply to at least two of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

 

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