Understanding Secrets and Well-being

The research initially identified 38 categories of secrets people keep. However, to better understand the impact of these secrets on well-being, the categories were condensed into three dimensions. A three-dimensional map was created to visualize the secrets, and subway lines were drawn through this space to find meaningful orderings. This approach allowed for a clearer understanding of how secrets are organized and perceived by individuals.

What was the initial outcome of the research on secrets?

• A list of 10 common secrets

• 38 categories of secrets

• A single category of secrets

• No categories were found

Why was it necessary to reduce the 38 categories of secrets?

• To make it easier to remember

• To focus on the most popular secrets

• To eliminate unnecessary categories

• To simplify the analysis of their impact on well-being

How many dimensions were used to simplify the understanding of secrets?

• Five dimensions

• Four dimensions

• Three dimensions

• Two dimensions

What method was used to organize the secrets in the three-dimensional space?

• Drawing circles

• Using a pie chart

• Creating a list

• Drawing subway lines

What was the result of drawing subway lines through the three-dimensional space?

• It proved that the categories were incorrect

• It identified sensible orderings by chance

• It revealed that most orderings were sensible

• It showed that more dimensions were needed