Thought Paper-Helping: Helping And Happiness

THOUGHT PAPER-HELPING- Helping and Happiness Name Institution Date Critical discussion and analysis of a social psychological concept covered in the textbook chapter and/or talk. This critical analysis should include consideration of the implications and applications of social psychological research and theory for everyday life. In their thought papers, students are expected to take something learned from the course content for the week and apply it to the real world In the video “Helping and Happiness” Aknin points out that giving is associated with increasing happiness and like other positive emotions, giving can improve health (CIFAR, 2014). Giving is most beneficial when it is authentic and even habitual, when makes a deliberate decision to give they choose not to be selfish even if they have bills and various expenses. Directly helping others seem to be more beneficial than indirect help and are associated with positive effects. People recall helping others and since those affected show gratitude, it is likely that when people help they feel happy that they have made a positive con...