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