The Science Behind Happiness: Understanding the Role of Hormones

The video explores how hormones like serotonin, endorphins, dopamine, and ghrelin influence our emotions and happiness. It explains how these hormones can be released through activities like exposure to sunlight, exercise, and diet. The video emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of unhappiness and encourages positive thinking for overall well-being.

What is the main reason altering hormones might not lead to lasting happiness?

• Hormones have no effect on emotions.

• The root cause of unhappiness is not addressed.

• Hormones can only make you feel sad.

• Hormones are only released during sleep.

Which hormone is known as the 'happiness hormone'?

• Ghrelin

• Serotonin

• Endorphins

• Dopamine

How can endorphins be released in the body?

• By eating carbohydrates

• Through exercise

• By getting enough sleep

• By drinking water

What is a potential effect of lacking dopamine?

• Feeling more energetic

• Lack of attention

• Improved concentration

• Increased sensitivity to pain

Until what age does the brain continue to develop?

• Late 30s

• Late 50s

• Late 20s

• Late 40s