In Vaillant's original study, which of the following variables are characteristics of participants who were classified as happy-well?

a. years of education and marriage stability
b. an easygoing temperament and strong cognitive skills
c. authoritative parental upbringing and low social problem-solving
d. years of prosocial behavior and high altruism

Answer: A

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