Question 1

In the context of materialism,which of the following is true about affluence and happiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  U.S.states with greater inequality have lower rates of depression than other states.
B)  Countries with less inequality have higher rates of mental illness than other countries.
C)  The United States and China are places where rising affluence produces increased happiness.
D)  Informing people of income inequality increases their concern for the growing gaps.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

When we seek ________ goals,we tend to experience a higher quality of life.

Accepted Answer

A)  extrinsic
B)  monetary
C)  intrinsic
D)  financialE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following is true of the research and findings of Gallup surveys on well-being?

Accepted Answer

A)  People in all high-income countries report higher levels of positive emotions than those in low-income countries.
B)  The researchers found that the best days of the week are Mondays and Fridays.
C)  The researchers could identify a daily snapshot of American well-being-of people's happiness,stress,etc.
D)  Americans don't like to respond to their surveys,so the numbers of responders are decreasing.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Happiness is relative to our comparisons with others,especially with:

Accepted Answer

A)  those within our own groups.
B)  people better off than we are.
C)  people worse off than we are.
D)  members of an outgroup.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Bogota,Colombia's former mayor believes in all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  building more parks.
B)  increasing school enrollment.
C)  that a city is successful not when it's rich,but when its people are happy.
D)  having more income from visitors.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

With the growing population and increasing consumption has come:

Accepted Answer

A)  afforestation.
B)  a depletion of wild fish stocks.
C)  climate stabilization.
D)  a decrease in temperatures.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

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Bogota,Colombia's former mayor believes in all of the following EXCEPT:

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Which of the following is true of the research and findings of Gallup surveys on well-being?

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With the growing population and increasing consumption has come:

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Happiness is relative to our comparisons with others,especially with:

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