People aren't good at predicting how happy they will be in the future. Why is this
A)People overestimate their emotional reactions to specific events.
B)As people's lives change, their bases for social comparisons change accordingly.
C)Despite the impact of specific events on people's lives, much of life remains the same as time goes by.
D)all of these

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All of the options provided are reasons why people struggle with predicting their future happiness. People often overestimate how specific events will affect their emotional state (A), their social comparisons change as their lives evolve (B), and despite significant events, much of life's daily routine remains constant, affecting their overall happiness less than anticipated (C).

People Aren't Good at Predicting How Happy They Will Be