Question

Answer the following questions in 35 - 40 words.

Explain the theories of happiness.

Explain any two theories of happiness.

Answer 1

Happiness is a positive emotional state that is subjective to each person, for e.g., people feel happy when they are successful or surprised or loved, etc.
The main theories of happiness are -

1. Need/ goal satisfaction theories - Happiness is experienced when some need or goal is satisfied, e.g., Rohit feels happiness when he clears IIT-JEE ·exams.
2. Process/activity theories - Happiness is experienced when one engages in a particular activity, e.g., Sumit enjoys trekking.
3. Genetic/personality theories - Genetic and personality characteristics are involved in the experience of happiness.