Tammy is a new mother and is sleep deprived, stressed, and overwhelmed. Yet she believes having a child is the most meaningful thing that has ever happened to her. Kahneman would describe Tammy as low in ____ happiness and high in ____ happiness.

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Kahneman distinguishes between "experienced" happiness (which is based on moment-to-moment feelings) and "remembered" happiness (which takes into account overall satisfaction with one's life). In this scenario, Tammy is experiencing temporary negative emotions due to sleep deprivation and stress, but she finds overall meaning and value in being a new mother. This suggests that while her moment-to-moment happiness may be low (experienced happiness), her overall satisfaction and sense of meaning in life is high (remembered happiness).

Tammy Is a New Mother and Is Sleep Deprived, Stressed