In a Series of Studies, Laura King and Her Colleagues

Multiple Choice

In a series of studies, Laura King and her colleagues examined the relationship between positive affect (e.g., happiness) and sense of meaningfulness or life purpose. Overall, these studies found that

A) the experience of positive affect was consistently related to meaningfulness.
B) positive affect and meaningfulness were unrelated.
C) the experience of positive affect or happiness detracted from a sense of meaningfulness.
D) meaningfulness and happiness showed an inconsistent relationship.