Emmett and Averie Elephant and the Secret to Happiness: The Science of Happiness by Ben Okon
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About This Book (Emmett and Averie Elephant and the Secret to Happiness)The science of how happiness is influenced by gains and losses
If you’ve ever been delighted by that big, perfect gift you’ve always wanted, you may have noticed that feeling of elation eventually fizzling. An economic finding called Prospect Theory can help explain that phenomenon―and more importantly, help you use it for the benefit of your own long-term happiness. Join Emmett the Elephant and his genie Averie as they learn that there is more to happiness than getting what you want.
Why THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS is Critical for Kids and Adults
Happiness is one of the key aspirations for people at any age. Yet people in most cultures, particularly consumeristic ones, intrinsically believe happiness is about getting more things and losing fewer. The behavioral psychology behind Prospect Theory suggests that reality is far more nuanced–and while you can’t necessarily control your brain’s reactions to gains/losses, it IS possible to predict those reactions and place yourselves in situations where you will be happy more often in the long term.