What is the difference between feeling happy in the moment and being happy with your life overall?
AThere is no difference -- they are the same thing
BMomentary happiness is a quick feeling like excitement, while overall happiness is about being satisfied with your life as a whole
COnly adults can experience overall happiness
DMomentary happiness is more important than overall happiness
Philosophers distinguish between short-term pleasure (hedonia) and deeper life satisfaction (eudaimonia). Eating ice cream makes you happy in the moment; having good friends, doing meaningful work, and being a good person contribute to happiness overall.
Question 2 True / False
Getting more toys, games, or stuff will keep making you happier and happier.
TTrue
FFalse
Answer: False
Research consistently shows that once basic needs are met, accumulating more possessions adds very little to happiness. Relationships, meaningful activities, and personal growth contribute much more to lasting happiness.
Question 3 Multiple Choice
Which of these is most likely to contribute to lasting happiness?
AGetting a new toy every week
BHaving close friends you trust and enjoy spending time with
CNever having to do anything difficult
DWinning every game you play
Close, trusting friendships are one of the strongest predictors of lasting happiness. New possessions, avoiding challenges, and always winning provide temporary pleasure but do not build deep satisfaction.
Question 4 True / False
Happy people never feel sad, angry, or frustrated.
TTrue
FFalse
Answer: False
All people experience a full range of emotions, including difficult ones. Being a generally happy person does not mean you never feel sad -- it means that overall, you feel good about your life and can handle tough moments.
Question 5 Short Answer
What makes you happy? Pick one thing and explain whether it gives you a quick, temporary feeling of happiness or a deeper, lasting kind of happiness.
Think about your answer, then reveal below.
Model answer: A good answer identifies something specific and thoughtfully categorizes it. For example: 'Playing with my dog makes me happy. In the moment it is fun and exciting, but it also gives me a deeper happiness because I know my dog loves me and we have a real bond. So it is both kinds of happiness at once.'
A strong answer shows the ability to distinguish between temporary pleasure and deeper satisfaction, and reflects thoughtfully on what kind of happiness a specific experience provides.