Short Essay Question on Socrates

According to Socrates, how is a reflective lifestyle necessary for happiness?

(Break down the question into these parts):

1. What is Socrates' view about this?
2. What reasons does he give for that view?
3. What is wrong with that? Aren't there other ways to be happy than through critical thinking?
4. Why reject those alternatives?
5. What difference does adopting Socrates' position make?