Which of the Following Statements About What Makes Us Happy

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about what makes us happy is supported by research evidence?

• A) People with many friends tend to be happier than people with few friends.
• B) People who are not religious tend to be happier than people who are deeply religious.
• C) People who exercise regularly are no happier than people who exercise infrequently.
• D) Single people are happier than people in relationships.

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Definitions:

Nature

The natural occurrences and features of the earth, encompassing plants, animals, the terrain, and other earth-generated elements, distinct from things made by humans.

Nurture

The care, education, and environmental influences that contribute to an individual's development, often contrasted with genetic factors.

Biology

The investigation into living beings and life itself, focusing on their physical makeup, operational mechanisms, expansion, beginnings, evolutionary changes, and dispersion.

Experience

The knowledge or skill acquired by a person through direct involvement in or exposure to events or activities.