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Do You Know What Makes People Happy?

13 Questions
2 Minutes

Test your insight into fundamental truths about well-being.

People put a lot of effort into being happy. However, it can often feel fleeting at best. It helps to know what it is and what it isn’t. Test your knowledge of happiness.

1. Happiness is genetic.
2. Happier people are better equipped to fight the common cold.
3. Romantic relationships can be a significant source of happiness.
4. Money can buy happiness.
5. Married people are happier than single people.
6. Religious people are less happy than non-religious people.
7. You can learn to be happier.
8. Following your values makes you happier.
9. Staying in tune with your body makes you happier.
10. Crossing off items on a bucket list makes you happier.
11. Happy people live longer than unhappy people.
12. Happy people are more resilient than unhappy people.
13. Showing gratitude can boost happiness.
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The Happiness Center, Psychology Today