In a study by Dunn and colleagues,students were given a sum of money and told to spend it on themselves,someone else,or make a charitable donation.They later rated their level of happiness.Which group was given the lowest ratings of happiness?
A)Students who spent the money on a charitable donation.
B)Students who spent the money on a gift for someone else.
C)Students who spent the money on themselves.
D)None of the groups differed in happiness as money doesn't buy happiness.

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The group that spent money on themselves received the lowest ratings of happiness. This suggests that spending money on oneself does not lead to increased happiness.

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