Happiness Experiment Insights

The video explores the impact of gratitude on happiness. Julian Huguet introduces the concept, explaining that gratitude is a key factor in overall happiness. An experiment is conducted where participants express gratitude to influential people in their lives. The results show that expressing gratitude increases happiness, especially for those who were initially less happy. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to try expressing gratitude themselves.

What is one of the greatest contributing factors to overall happiness according to psychologists?

• Having fun

• Eating delicious food

• Making money

• Showing gratitude

What did the participants initially do in the experiment?

• Called their friends

• Took a happiness test

• Watched a video

• Wrote a letter

Who did Participant 1 choose to call?

• Her instructor

• Her friend Greg

• Her sister Erica

• Her mother

What was the relationship between Participant 3 and Craig Haines?

• They were siblings

• They were neighbors

• They were colleagues

• They met on a film set

What was the reaction of Participant 2's mother when she received the call?

• She was confused

• She was scared

• She was happy

• She was indifferent

What did Participant 5 say about his college accounting instructor?

• He was a family friend

• He was very strict

• He had a joy and enthusiasm for his job

• He was not very influential

What was the general emotional response of the participants after making the calls?

• They felt embarrassed

• They felt indifferent

• They felt sad

• They felt happier

What was the increase in happiness for those who wrote something down but didn't make the call?

• 6-8%

• 1-2%

• 2-4%

• 4-6%

What was the increase in happiness for those who made the call?

• 2-4%

• 4-10%

• 4-19%

• 10-20%

Who experienced the biggest jump in happiness?

• The happiest person

• The least happy person

• The average person

• The most neutral person