Quiz on Happiness and Well-being

What is a common misconception about happiness?

• Happiness comes from achieving grades, money, or social media likes.

• Happiness is entirely determined by genetics.

• Happiness cannot be improved through deliberate actions.

• Happiness is unrelated to our environment.

What term describes the tendency to overestimate how long happiness or sadness will last?

• Impact bias

• Negativity bias

• Optimism bias

• Habituation effect

According to the course, what activity is scientifically shown to increase happiness?

• Sleeping less to work harder

• Socializing with others

• Comparing yourself to others on social media

• Buying expensive items

Which of the following is a strategy to combat hedonic adaptation?

• Focus on what you don't have.

• Regularly express gratitude.

• Constantly chase new goals.

• Avoid relationships.

What is 'Savoring' in the context of well-being?

• Avoiding negative emotions.

• Reliving past failures.

• Appreciating positive experiences.

• Ignoring present moments.

How does the course recommend handling social comparisons?

• Use them as motivation to outperform others.

• Focus on intrinsic goals rather than external comparisons.

• Avoid all social interactions.

• Compete aggressively in your peer group.

What is one of the behaviors Dr. Santos highlights for improving happiness?

• Prioritizing alone time over social connections.

• Practicing mindfulness and meditation.

• Avoiding sleep to work more.

• Spending all free time on social media.

Which bias often leads people to assume that others are happier than they are?

• Availability bias

• Negativity bias

• Spotlight effect

• Social comparison bias

What role does gratitude play in increasing happiness?

• It helps people ignore problems completely.

• It shifts focus to positive aspects of life.

• It reinforces envy toward others' successes.

• It encourages constant comparison with others.

What is the goal of implementing healthier habits as discussed in the course?

• To achieve perfection in all aspects of life.

• To create sustainable and incremental improvements in well-being.

• To maximize wealth and status.

• To eliminate all negative emotions.