STS CH2 QUIZ

According to Aristotle, what is the term used to describe the highest form of human happiness?

• Hedonism

• Eudaimonia

• Materialism

• Theism

Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method?

• Identifying a problem

• Formulating a hypothesis

• Ignoring data that contradicts your hypothesis

• Conducting an experiment

What does hedonism primarily emphasize?

• Virtue and morality

• Pleasure and the absence of pain

• Wealth and power

• Self-sacrifice

Which Greek philosopher is most associated with the concept of "The Good Life" as a fulfilled life?

• Socrates

• Epicurus

• Aristotle

• Zeno

How does technology contribute to achieving a good life according to Vergragt (2006)?

• By increasing human dependency on machines

• By supporting sustainable development and human well-being

• By replacing traditional moral values

• By eliminating the need for social interactions

What was the role of diversity and collaboration in scientific progress?

• It slows down the process by introducing conflicting ideas

• It prevents bias and enhances problem-solving

• It reduces the quality of scientific findings

• It makes science more difficult to understand

What is a key difference between Western and Eastern views on human flourishing?

• Western views focus on individual growth, while Eastern views emphasize community well-being

• Eastern views promote personal wealth, while Western views emphasize spirituality

• Western views are strictly religious, while Eastern views are purely scientific

• Eastern societies discourage technological advancements

According to Stoicism, what is the key to happiness?

• Avoiding all forms of suffering

• Achieving pleasure and luxury

• Controlling one's emotions and accepting fate

• Pursuing wealth and power

What is the primary focus of humanism?

• The pursuit of supernatural wisdom

• The belief in divine intervention

• The emphasis on human potential and self-improvement

• The rejection of scientific progress

In what way has technology altered human interactions the most?

• It has made face-to-face communication more frequent

• It has eliminated the need for human relationships

• It has enabled instant global communication

• It has stopped the spread of misinformation