The Science of Happiness

Eating chocolate cheers us up because it contains:

• Large quantities of sugar.

• Serotonin, the "love" chemical.

• Tryptophan, which turns into serotonin.

When we feel down, we should:

• Listen to slow, depressing songs.

• Listen to upbeat, cheerful songs.

• Not listen to music at all.

Which of the following activities makes us feel happier?

• Binge-watching TV.

• Baking your favorite cake.

• Eating your favorite cakes.

For optimum happiness, how many hours should we sleep a night?

• Six hours.

• Seven hours.

• Eight hours.

What's the best temperature to be happy?

• Approximately 14°C.

• Exactly 22°C.

• Approximately 30°C.

What has the greatest effect on our overall happiness?

• Pursuing pleasure.

• Feeling thankful.

• Being wealthy.