Which of the Following Is FALSE About Affluence and Happiness

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is FALSE about affluence and happiness?

• A) U.S. states with greater inequality have higher rates of depression.
• B) Countries with greater inequality have higher rates of mental illness.
• C) U.S. and China are places where rising affluence produces increased happiness.
• D) Television's modeling of lifestyles of the wealthy accentuate feelings of relative deprivation.

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