Research on the objective and subjective predictors of happiness indicates that ____ has only a weak relationship to happiness, but ____ is a strong predictor of happiness.
A)how often you get sick; how often people around you get sick
B)how often you get sick; how satisfied you are with your health
C)how often people around you get sick; how often you get sick
D)how satisfied you are with your health; how often you get sick

Question

Research on the objective and subjective predictors of happiness indicates that ____ has only a weak relationship to happiness, but ____ is a strong predictor of happiness. ​
A)how often you get sick; how often people around you get sick ​
B)how often you get sick; how satisfied you are with your health
C)how often people around you get sick; how often you get sick
D)how satisfied you are with your health; how often you get sick

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Research in psychology suggests that the frequency of illness has a weaker correlation with happiness compared to subjective assessments, such as satisfaction with one's health. This implies that how individuals perceive and feel about their health status plays a more significant role in determining their happiness than the actual frequency of getting sick.

Research on the Objective and Subjective Predictors of Happiness Indicates