Psychology of Health &

Happiness
Chapter 1:
Adjusting to
Modern Life
Hand-out

What is your concept of happiness?

What Isnt Important to Happiness

Money: Low ___________

______: perception stays the same throughout
lifespan
Parenthood: The stress of ______ balances with
joy they give us
Intelligence and _________
What is Somewhat Important to our Happiness?

1. Health

.People with good _______ take it for granted

.People with ______ health adapt to it

.Happiness promotes better _________

What is Somewhat Important to our Happiness? (Contd)

2. Social Activity: Socially active people report

greater ________
3. Religion: Religiosity and subjective feelings of
happiness are moderately _________
4. Culture: Correlation between happiness and
nations _________. Why?
countries with wealth tend to have greater recognition of
human rights, ______ income equality, greater gender
_______, and more democratic governance
What is Very Important to our Happiness?

1. Love, Marriage, and Relationship Satisfaction:

What is Very Important to our Happiness? (Contd)

2. Work: Job satisfaction and happiness seem to flow

both ways
3. _______ and Personality: Some personality traits
that are associated with happiness are:
________
conscientiousness
_________

__________
http://www.ted.com/talks/dan_gilbert_asks_why_are_we_happy.html
Scrapbook Contributions for Chapter 1

1. What is your Concept of Happiness? (hand-out)

2. Collage of images: What makes you happy?