Regarding the relationship of wealth to happiness, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) More resources can bring happiness to people living in poverty.
B) The overall association between money and happiness is weak.
C) People who win lotteries are usually happier than they were before winning the lottery.
D) New life stresses that instant riches usually bring into a person's life tend to cancel out any positive effects of wealth.

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Studies have shown that while people who win lotteries experience a temporary boost in happiness, it doesn't last long-term. In fact, many lottery winners experience anxiety, depression, and other negative effects as a result of sudden wealth. Therefore, the statement that lottery winners are usually happier than they were before winning the lottery is false.

Regarding the Relationship of Wealth to Happiness, Which of the Following