; pick one essay in each of the following two categories. I. 1. Why is religion such a challenging ...

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; pick one essay in each of the following two categories. I. 1. Why is religion such a challenging variable in dealing with the history of happiness? Be sure to use some specific examples in developing your answer. 2. What are the main complexities in dealing with consumerism as a factor in the modern history of happiness? II. 3. What are the major problems in relying on polling to get at contemporary levels of happiness (in the US and internationally)? Use some specific examples in developing your answer. 4. On balance, did the happiness revolution significantly change happiness levels in the societies it has affected? (a brief definition of the main innovations of the happiness revolution might be a good way to start)