Can Money Buy Happiness

​Can Money Buy Happiness?

By Srey Norint

You are going to listen to a lecture on a psychology experiment. For now, spend some time with your friends to predict the answer for the questions below.

The University Campus (USA)

By the end, who was in a better mood?

1. The students who bought themselves a gift.

2. The students who spent the money on someone else.

Multiple Choice

By the end, who was in a better mood?

• The students who bought themselves a gift.

• The students who spent the money on someone else.

The Comparison (Uganda)

One person used their money for a life-saving malaria treatment for a friend. Another bought a simple snack for a friend.

Prediction: The person who saved a life will be significantly happier than the person who bought a snack. Do you agree or disagree?

Multiple Choice

Prediction: The person who saved a life will be significantly happier than the person who bought a snack.

• Agree

• Disagree

The Sales Office (New Zealand)

A team is given money, and they decide to buy a piñata, smash it, and share the candy. How will this affect their sales figures?

1. No change, it's just a game.

2. Their sales will go up.

Multiple Choice

A team is given money, and they decide to buy a piñata, smash it, and share the candy. How will this affect their sales figures?

• No change, it's just a game.

• Their sales will go up.