What kind of event, if any, can alter happiness for a period of many years?

A) A better job and higher salary lead to a long-lasting increase in happiness.
B) Loss of a job or a spouse leads to a long-lasting decrease in happiness.
C) Moving to a different part of the country can produce either a long-term increase or decrease in happiness.
D) No known events alter reported happiness for more than a few months.

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Aliya Dorsett · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Loss of a job or a spouse can lead to a long-lasting decrease in happiness. Research in psychology and economics has shown that while people often adapt to positive life changes, negative events such as bereavement or unemployment can have a prolonged negative impact on happiness.

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