At which of the following ages did the highest percentage of people (in the United States) report that they were happy?
A) 19 years
B) 23 years
C) 42 years
D) 88 years

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Studies and surveys on happiness and age suggest that happiness tends to follow a U-shaped curve over the lifespan, with lower points in middle age and higher points in the early and later years. However, some research has found that happiness levels can be particularly high in the later years of life, suggesting that people aged 88 might report higher levels of happiness compared to the younger ages listed.

At Which of the Following Ages Did the Highest Percentage