Question

which statement best explains the author’s perspective on happiness and how it is supported in the text? a happiness is a superficial goal, and the author supports this by discussing its impact on appearance, such as preventing wrinkles. b happiness is a temporary emotion, and the author demonstrates this through its short - term effects on blood pressure. c happiness is only valuable for maintaining social connections, which the author illustrates through indirect references to smiling and appearance. d happiness is a vital aspect of overall well - being, supported by its physical and mental health benefits.

Explanation:

• Option A: Claiming happiness is superficial and supporting it with appearance - related points (like preventing wrinkles) is an overly simplistic and inaccurate view of happiness, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Describing happiness as only a temporary emotion and using short - term blood pressure effects as support misrepresents the nature of happiness. Happiness has more long - term and far - reaching impacts on well - being, so B is wrong.
• Option C: Stating that happiness is only valuable for social connections is too narrow. Happiness has broader benefits for physical and mental health, not just social aspects, so C is incorrect.
• Option D: Recognizing happiness as a vital part of overall well - being and supporting it with physical (e.g., effects on blood pressure, appearance) and mental health benefits is a comprehensive and accurate view of the author's perspective on happiness.

Answer:

D. Happiness is a vital aspect of overall well - being, supported by its physical and mental health benefits.