AP Psychology Unit 9 FA Dummy 1

Why is the exhaustion phase of GAS dangerous?

• The body's resources are depleted, making illness more likely

• It improves the body’s ability to recover from stress

• It eliminates all stress hormones permanently

• It strengthens the immune system

What is the primary goal of positive psychology?

• To identify mental illnesses and their treatments

• To focus on negative emotions and their effects

• To identify factors that lead to well-being and resilience

• To emphasize genetic influences on behavior

Which concept is central to positive psychology?

• Environmental determinism

• Well-being and psychological health

• Classical conditioning

• Psychoanalytic interpretation

Resilience in psychology refers to an individual's ability to:

• Recover from adversity

• Avoid any form of stress or difficulty

• Ignore negative experiences completely

• Focus solely on the past for solutions

Positive emotions contribute to well-being by:

• Enhancing resilience and life satisfaction

• Eliminating all negative experiences

• Reducing the need for psychological support

• Preventing genetic influences on behavior

Expressing gratitude has been linked to:

• Increased subjective well-being

• Higher levels of anxiety and stress

• Decreased social connections

• Lower motivation to achieve goals

What does subjective well-being refer to?

• The absence of negative emotions

• A person’s perceived quality of life and happiness

• Genetic predispositions to mental health conditions

• Intelligence and academic success

People who use their signature strengths regularly report:

• Increased financial success

• Higher levels of happiness and well-being

• Reduced physical health benefits

• Less motivation to set personal goals

Which of the following is an example of posttraumatic growth?

• Finding personal strength after experiencing hardship

• Avoiding any discussions about past trauma

• Ignoring emotions to move on quickly

• Returning to previous behavior without change

According to positive psychology, what contributes to overall well-being?

• Engaging in positive subjective experiences

• Avoiding challenges and difficulties

• Focusing only on extrinsic rewards

• Isolating oneself from social interactions