How Happy Are You?

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Happiness is a relative state of mind. Some of us would be content living in a cave, while others would be miserable in a mansion. Throughout the ages, philosophers have pondered the meaning of happiness. Is it a balance between need and satisfaction? A harmony between that which we desire and that which we receive? A baby? A sports car? However we define happiness, one thing is certain: We know it when we don’t have it.

This quiz is based on the work of the late Dr. Theo F. Lentz, former director of the Character Research Association in St. Louis, Missouri. He conducted the largest study ever done on the topic of happiness. Lentz’s subjects were men and women ranging in age from sixteen to fifty years, with a minimum of twelve years of education. From the data collected, Lentz composed a "happiness scale."

If you’ve ever wondered how you compare with others on the happiness scale, the following quiz might provide some answers.
1) I cease to enjoy a game when I am losing badly. True
False
 2) I can enjoy a joke when it is on me. True
False
 3) I am pleased when a friend receives praise in my presence. True
False
 4) If a person cuts in front of me in a line, I always openly object to it. True
False
 5) I get bored easily with hobbies. True
False
 6) I daydream often. True
False


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