Question

1. Which of the following was NOT one of the principles of happiness that were covered in class?

Select one:

a. It is a good idea to help other people even when you don't expect to receive anything in return from them.

b. It often increases happiness to delay buying good things.

c. It is best to save up your money and buy awesome things or experiences rather than buying regular small things.

d. It is a good idea to spend money to maintain and improve relationships with other people.

2. Which of the following statements about the "chunks of a pie" illustration is most FALSE?

Select one:

a. Paying income tax is part of our responsibility to support our community.

b. Only the left-over chunk of the pie can be allocated to living expenses.

c. Our income should be prioritised in the following order: being generous to others, planning for the future and paying for living expenses.

d. The only way to increase the size of the pie is to get a job that pays a higher salary.

e. Paying insurance premiums is part of planning for the future.

Answer 1

1. d. It is a good idea to spend money to maintain and improve relationships with other people.
2. b. Only the left-over chunk of the pie can be allocated to living expenses.