Of the following, which one most accurately states a way to predict how happy someone will report being?

A) The wealthier someone is, the happier he or she will report being.
B) People who live in warm climates report being happier than those in cold climates.
C) People who have a high set point for happiness.
D) On the average, happiness increases until ages 20-30 and then gradually declines.

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Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Option C states that people who have a high set point for happiness are more likely to report being happy regardless of external factors such as wealth or climate. This is supported by research on subjective well-being and the concept of a happiness set point which suggests that individuals have a stable baseline level of happiness that is largely determined by genetics and personality traits. Options A, B, and D may have some correlation with happiness but do not accurately predict or explain individual differences in reported happiness.

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