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For centuries, which subjects were most studied instead of happiness?
Natural science, law, medicine, math
Art and music
Family life
Travel
What has psychology traditionally studied more than happiness?
Family traditions
Anxiety, depression, uncertainty
Wealth and success
Art and literature
What is the World Happiness Database?
A government survey
A school project
A website that tracks happiness studies
A social media app
According to studies, what is the key to happiness?
Having lots of money
Traveling often
Close relationships with others
Becoming famous
What was the top answer from young people when asked “What makes you happy?”
Spending time with family
Watching TV
Playing video games
Spending money
According to studies, does money always make people happier?
Only until basic needs are met
Yes, the more the better
Money makes adults happy but not kids
No, money never matters
What did Robert Lane say about achieving a rich life?
Work harder for money
Travel the world
Study harder in school
Spend time with friends and family
What problem did Robert Putnam describe in his book Bowling Alone?
Americans spend less time together
People don’t play sports anymore
Americans spend too much time in school
TV is replacing books
What activity did Putnam use as an example of people spending more time alone?
Reading books
Bowling alone
Playing cards
Watching TV
Why is increased alone time a problem, according to Putnam?
It hurts individuals and the nation
It makes people richer
It improves independence
It helps people study more
How do kids usually learn how to form relationships?
Through family members
Through video games
Through movies
Through money
What percent of young people in the survey said money was the main thing that makes them happy?
1%
10%
25%
50%
What did about half of the young people in the survey think about money?
Money guaranteed happiness
Money was the only source of happiness
Money was useless
A little more money might make them happier
What did one teenager say about money and friendships?
Money buys nice things, not friends
Money is the only path to success
Money doesn’t matter at all
Money buys friends
What do many adults do instead of spending time with family and friends?
Volunteer in communities
Join clubs
Work long hours for more money
Travel often
What do many young people do instead of spending time with others?
Spend time in sports
Spend long hours alone with TV or computer
Join debate teams
Play games with family
