People's overall level of happiness:
A)appears to be a result of the comparisons they make
B)depends almost exclusively on age and income
C)depends largely on the total number of positive outcomes they experience
D)depends on the number of friends and social contacts they have

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Research has shown that people's level of happiness is often based on the comparisons they make, such as comparing themselves to others who they believe have more or less than they do. Age, income, and number of positive outcomes and social contacts can certainly have an impact on happiness, but comparisons appear to play a significant role as well.

People's Overall Level of Happiness