Happiness Quiz: Test Your Emotional Intelligence Quotient
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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