YOU CAN BUY HAPPINESS, IF IT'S AN EXPERIENCE
PART A: According to the information in the article, what is the relationship between happiness and anticipating experiences?
A
The longer people have to wait to experience something, the more anxious and less happy they become.
B
When people know more about what to expect from a product they anticipate buying, they experience more joy buying it.
C
People are less likely to try to outspend one another on experiences than products, which leads to increased happiness for those who buy experiences.
D
While anticipating future experiences, people often imagine what they will be like, which increases their joy and excitement.

PART B: Which of the following quotes from the text supports the answer to Part A?
A
“their feelings about material purchases were more likely to be tinged with feelings of impatience.” ( Paragraph 5)
B
“‘If you’re waiting to buy an iPhone, you know exactly how many megapixels the camera on the new phone will have,’ Kumar told Shots” ( Paragraph 7)
C
“just thinking about all the things they’ll be doing and all fun they’ll be having can boost their mood.” ( Paragraph 7)
D
“People may be competitive when it comes to keeping up with the Joneses, but tend to be less competitive about spending on experiences.” ( Paragraph 8)