According to Kahneman and colleagues' (2006) study, if one were to compare individuals earning $50,000-$89,999 with those in the $90,000+ income bracket, what trend would be observed and how might one account for this trend?

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Kahneman and colleagues' study suggests that while higher income is generally associated with better well-being, the positive effects can be moderated by factors such as increased tension and the way individuals perceive their wealth relative to others. This means that despite the higher income, individuals in the $90,000+ bracket may not report significantly higher well-being than those in the $50,000-$89,999 bracket due to these moderating factors.

According to Kahneman and Colleagues' (2006) Study, If One Were