Sandra has experienced a great deal of misfortune during the last ten years, while Teresa has experienced an abundance of wonderful life events during the same ten years.However, Sandra appears to be a much happier person than Teresa.Which of the following is the best explanation for these two women's emotional states?
A) Although Teresa does not appear to be extremely happy on the outside, she must really be very happy since it is one's life events that determine subjective well-being.
B) Sandra is in denial regarding her "sad" situation and will suffer depression and poor health in the future.
C) Sandra must be good at negotiating and managing these unhappy events in her life.
D) Teresa most likely has a mental illness that is preventing her from experiencing happiness.

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The best explanation for Sandra's happiness despite experiencing misfortune is that she is good at negotiating and managing these unhappy events in her life. This suggests that Sandra has good coping skills and resilience, allowing her to maintain a positive outlook despite adversity. It is not necessary to assume that Teresa has a mental illness or that subjective well-being is determined solely by life events.

Sandra Has Experienced a Great Deal of Misfortune During the Last