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