PT117.S4.Q18

PrepTest 117 - Section 4 - Question 18

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The rational pursuit of happiness is different from doing what one strongly desires to do. The rational pursuit of happiness must include consideration of long-term consequences, whereas desires are usually focused on the short-term. Some desires are compulsions. While ordinary desires result in momentary happiness when their goals are attained, compulsions drive a person to pursue goals that offer no happiness even when reached.

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18.

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e

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