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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?
Anxiety, depression, uncertainty
Family traditions
Wealth and success
Art and literature
What is the World Happiness Database?
A school project
A website that tracks happiness studies
A government survey
A social media app
According to studies, what is the key to happiness?
Close relationships with others
Becoming famous
Having lots of money
Traveling often
What was the top answer from young people when asked “What makes you happy?”
Spending money
Spending time with family
Watching TV
Playing video games
According to studies, does money always make people happier?
Money makes adults happy but not kids
Yes, the more the better
No, money never matters
Only until basic needs are met
What did Robert Lane say about achieving a rich life?
Work harder for money
Study harder in school
Travel the world
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?
Watching TV
Playing cards
Reading books
Bowling alone
Why is increased alone time a problem, according to Putnam?
It helps people study more
It hurts individuals and the nation
It improves independence
It makes people richer
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?
25%
10%
50%
1%
What did about half of the young people in the survey think about money?
A little more money might make them happier
Money was useless
Money guaranteed happiness
Money was the only source of happiness
What did one teenager say about money and friendships?
Money is the only path to success
Money buys friends
Money doesn’t matter at all
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
Join clubs
Travel often
Volunteer in communities
What do many young people do instead of spending time with others?
Play games with family
Spend time in sports
Join debate teams
Spend long hours alone with TV or computer
