Asked by Farhan Sheikh on May 22, 2024

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From the mid-1950s through the 1990s,Americans' per capita income and standard of living rose steadily and the rates of depression also rose.These concurrent effects are labeled which of the following?

A) Wealth phenomenon
B) Unbalanced well-being
C) American paradox
D) Negative affectivity

American Paradox

The phenomenon where, despite high levels of wealth and consumer goods, Americans do not report correspondingly high levels of happiness.

Per Capita Income

The average income earned per person in a given area or population within a specified time period, often used as an indicator of economic health.

Depression

A common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act, characterized by feelings of sadness or a loss of interest in activities.

  • Comprehend the impact of economic changes and lifestyle on psychological well-being and subjective happiness.
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MARIA AVGI KALAMPALIKIMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The described phenomenon is known as the "American paradox", which refers to the co-occurrence of rising standards of living and increasing rates of depression in the United States.