poh quiz 5

What political policies have contributed to Costa Rica’s happiness?

free healthcare, sustainability which improves nature, investing in programs for elderly entertainment

What cultural aspects have contributed to Costa Rica’s happiness?

close community ties, preserving nature, gratitude, positive attitude

How do Eastern and Western traditions disagree about the pursuit of happiness?

Western: hedonism (individual pleasure) and eudaimonia (self-actualization)

Eastern: self-transcendence, inner harmony, balance with nature, acceptance of suffering being essential to well-being

How do cultural norms shape the expression and measurement of happiness across countries?

Western models assume not being individualistic is pathological but not being individualistic is a form of happiness in Eastern cultures

According to Ahmed, what are the hidden costs of framing happiness as a political or social “promise”?

it can ignore oppression of marginalized groups (groups who do not fit the social scripts) which ends up making non-marginalized groups statistically happier,