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For centuries, which subjects were most studied instead of happiness?
Natural science, law, medicine, math
Travel
Family life
Art and music
What has psychology traditionally studied more than happiness?
Anxiety, depression, uncertainty
Wealth and success
Art and literature
Family traditions
What is the World Happiness Database?
A school project
A social media app
A government survey
A website that tracks happiness studies
According to studies, what is the key to happiness?
Having lots of money
Traveling often
Becoming famous
Close relationships with others
What was the top answer from young people when asked “What makes you happy?”
Playing video games
Spending time with family
Watching TV
Spending money
According to studies, does money always make people happier?
Yes, the more the better
Money makes adults happy but not kids
Only until basic needs are met
No, money never matters
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
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
Playing cards
Bowling alone
Watching TV
Why is increased alone time a problem, according to Putnam?
It helps people study more
It hurts individuals and the nation
It makes people richer
It improves independence
How do kids usually learn how to form relationships?
Through movies
Through money
Through family members
Through video games
What percent of young people in the survey said money was the main thing that makes them happy?
50%
25%
10%
1%
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 buys nice things, not friends
Money is the only path to success
Money doesn’t matter at all
What do many adults do instead of spending time with family and friends?
Work long hours for more money
Volunteer in communities
Join clubs
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
Play games with family
Join debate teams
