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