PSY324H5 Lecture 14: psy 324 Lecture 14.docx
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Which of the following life-events do people adapt to within a short period of three months: divorce, marriage, unemployment, all of the above, none of the above. There is no consistent relationship between people"s values and life satisfaction. As power includes wealth, the results are inconsistent with kasser and ryan"s findings. Maybe the results are unique to their measure of materialism or their measures of happiness. Achievement satisfaction was a stronger predictor of life satisfaction for participants who value achievement. Satisfaction with social life was a stronger predictor of life satisfaction for participants who value social relationships. Family satisfaction was a stronger predictor of life satisfaction for participants who value conformity. Resources are helpful depending on what kind of goal it is the person has. Case study shows lower wellbeing because of mismatch in resources and goals. Higher level of wellbeing because resources matched goals. Happiness is based on attainment of important goals.
