7. Barbara Fredrickson's Broaden & Build theory of happiness is based on the concept that positive emotions do not only indicate a person's wellbeing, but also ________. a) Broaden a person's attention and thinking b) Increase resilience c) Help build personal resources d) All of the above 8. The "pleasant life" is described as a life of hedonism which focuses on attaining positive emotions from immediate pleasures. What is one of the limits to this path of happiness? a) Some people cannot experience immediate pleasure b) We may get used to certain activities/things and they may no longer have the same effect on us (hedonic adaptation) c) Immediate pleasures can only come from activities/things that are harmful d) There are no limits to this path of happiness
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