How Much Do You Know About Happiness?

Do you know what makes a person truly happy? What factors actually contribute to happiness? Take these 12 questions and test your happiness know how!
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Question 1/12

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Which of these things has been linked to higher levels of happiness?
Prosocial spending
Owning lots of clothing choices
Driving a newer vehicle

Question 2/12

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Which sex has experienced a steady fall in happiness since the 1970s?
Men
Women

Question 3/12

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According to a study by Harvard University, more than money, ___________ makes you happy.
Status
Marriage
Stuff

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True or false: Happiness is contagious. If you surround yourself with happy people, you will also feel happier.
True
False

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What helps to maintain the most happiness long term?
Having children
Mastering a skill
Graduating college

Question 6/12

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True or false: Hourly employees are happier than salaried employees.
True
False

Question 7/12

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Which political party is said to be happier?
Liberals
Conservatives
Moderates

Question 8/12

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Romantic relationships are strongest when both partners are __________ happy.
Equally
Somewhat
Mostly

Question 9/12

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True or false: Troubled people have the potential to be happiest because they have endured true setbacks.
True
False

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Which activity is said to reduce nightmares and increase happiness?
Knitting
Pottery
Videogames

Question 11/12

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Do positive rewards increase or decrease motivation and satisfaction long term?
Increase
Decrease
No impact

Question 12/12

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Which type of lifestyle is said to leave to increased happiness?
Slow paced
Fast paced
Moderately paced
You are happiness hip! We have a feeling you are way happier than the average person. While you're not the foremost expert on happiness just yet, you seem to have a positive outlook and a good idea of what it takes to feel truly happy and content.

C+, Happiness Hip

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You are a happiness hero! While many people struggle to find true happiness and satisfaction in life, you know just what to do. When it comes to being happy, you know all the right moves. Keep up the good work!

B+, Happiness Hero

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You are the master of happiness! We get the feeling you might be a happy person. Not only do you know what it truly takes to be happy, but you also know what leads to unhappiness in life. We commend you for being truly happiness savvy!

A+, Happiness Master

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1
Which of these things has been linked to higher levels of happiness?
Prosocial spending
Owning lots of clothing choices
Driving a newer vehicle
2
Which sex has experienced a steady fall in happiness since the 1970s?
Men
Women
3
According to a study by Harvard University, more than money, ___________ makes you happy.
Status
Marriage
Stuff
4
True or false: Happiness is contagious. If you surround yourself with happy people, you will also feel happier.
True
False
5
What helps to maintain the most happiness long term?
Having children
Mastering a skill
Graduating college
6
True or false: Hourly employees are happier than salaried employees.
True
False
7
Which political party is said to be happier?
Liberals
Conservatives
Moderates
8
Romantic relationships are strongest when both partners are __________ happy.
Equally
Somewhat
Mostly
9
True or false: Troubled people have the potential to be happiest because they have endured true setbacks.
True
False
10
Which activity is said to reduce nightmares and increase happiness?
Knitting
Pottery
Videogames
11
Do positive rewards increase or decrease motivation and satisfaction long term?
Increase
Decrease
No impact
12
Which type of lifestyle is said to leave to increased happiness?
Slow paced
Fast paced
Moderately paced