Although Jack's childhood was impoverished and difficult, Jack is presently working his way through college.His friends say that Jack is "good at dodging life's hard knocks" and has made his own "luck." According to the research on subjective well-being, Jack
A) would be considered low in subjective well-being.
B) is using denial to get through life and probably suffers from depression.
C) is most likely happier than most people and will be good at negotiating life's demands.
D) has developed a sociopathic personality and is most likely a con artist.

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Research on subjective well-being has shown that individuals who are able to navigate adversity and persist in pursuing their goals tend to have higher levels of well-being. Jack's ability to succeed in college despite a difficult childhood suggests that he has developed resilience and optimism, both of which are associated with higher levels of subjective well-being. The idea that Jack is "good at dodging life's hard knocks" implies that he is able to find opportunities even in difficult circumstances, further supporting the idea that he has developed positive coping strategies.

Although Jack's Childhood Was Impoverished and Difficult, Jack Is Presently