ABSTRACT

How much time do parents spend with their children of varying ages? Are people more likely to drink, smoke, or argue after a stressful day at work? Are women more talkative than men? Do emotional experiences change body chemistry? Does television watching really dull the mind? Does physical activity promote emotional well-being? Do people eat differently when away from home, or when others are around? How does air temperature affect activity and mood? Which kinds of social contact are shy persons most likely to avoid? Do antidepressant medications increase the quality of everyday life? How is behavior affected by the physical settings in which we live, work, and play?