Comments on the contention of L. L. Carstensen and J. D. Cone (see PA, Vol 71:19389) that measures of well-being may not be providing information over and above a person's tendency to present self in a socially favorable light. It is suggested, on the basis of a brief review of the well-being research and factors involved in scales used by Carstensen and Cone, that in the typical research context Ss have no incentive to distort their answers. It is further suggested that it is wise to supplement self-reports with ratings, observations, and other independent indices.