One much-studied demographic predictor of well-being is gender. What do youknow about the happiness of women and men? A little quiz can help you find out. Respond true or false to each statement and then check the answers below:
1. Men report higher levels of well-being than do women.
2. Women report more happiness and fulfillment if their lives feel rushed rather than free and easy.
3. Full-time homemakers have happier husbands.
4. Women are more likely than men both to become depressed and to express joy.
5. Men are more likely than women to attempt suicide.
6. Women tend to feel somewhat tense, irritable, or depressed during the two or three days before the onset of menstruation.
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