Medically Reviewed by Jennifer Casarella, MD on November 17, 2021
Question 1/14

You're either naturally happy or not.

  • True
  • False
Question 2/14

Which country ranks No. 1 in life satisfaction?

  • America
  • Denmark
  • Switzerland
  • Canada
Question 3/14

Negative emotions are more powerful than positive emotions.

  • True
  • False
Question 4/14

In general, happy people do NOT:

  • Express gratitude, forgiveness, and kindness
  • Get regular exercise, sexual activity, and good sleep
  • Have higher incomes or higher intellect than most
  • Savor joy and practice optimism and self-actualization
Question 5/14

The happiest people in the United States live:

  • In the Northeast
  • In the South
  • On the West Coast
  • In the Midwest
Question 6/14

You are more likely to be unhappy if you live in California.

  • True
  • False
Question 7/14

At what age are people happiest?

  • 17-21
  • 29-35
  • 40-46
  • 50+
Question 8/14

Which pair of chemicals is NOT used by the body to feel good?

  • Endorphins and tryptophan
  • Serotonin and dopamine
  • Cortisol and prolactin
  • Oxytocin and vasopressin
Question 9/14

What makes people happier?

  • Sex
  • Money
Question 10/14

Why does music make you happy?

  • It gets your mind off other things
  • It causes your brain to release dopamine
  • It activates both your right and left brain
Question 11/14

Not letting yourself be sad is one of the keys to long-term happiness.

  • True
  • False
Question 12/14

What does more to boost your own sense of happiness?

  • Pleasure
  • Gratitude
Question 13/14

"Hedonophobia," "hedonism," and "hedonist" come from the Greek word for:

  • Pleasure
  • Pain
  • Companionship
  • Hardship
Question 14/14

What do laughter and comedy do for the human body?

  • Boost your immune system
  • Help you lose weight
  • Both