Quality Of Life Definitions

Question 1

Quality of life

Answer 1

The general well being or happiness of a person or society, as measured by meeting basic needs

Question 2

Poverty

Answer 2

Having little or no money, possessions, or other resources to meet their basic needs.

Question 3

Equality

Answer 3

All people are treated the same, regardless of where they live and what their differences are.

Question 4

Inequality

Answer 4

The lack of equality between people

Question 5

Human development

Answer 5

The process of increasing people’s freedoms and opportunities, as well as improving their happiness/well being

Question 6

Human development index

Answer 6

Used to measure what a country’s QOL is. Ranking them based on longevity, income, and knowledge.

Question 7

Wealth

Answer 7

The total value of a country’s resources, which includes material goods, natural resources, and Human Resources.

Question 8

Economy

Answer 8

A system by which goods and services are produced, sold and bought in a country or region.

Question 9

Global development

Answer 9

To improve the QOL in countries around the world by sustainably improving social, political, economic, and environmental systems.

Question 10

Population growth

Answer 10

An increase in the number of people in a population.