TED: The surprising science of happiness | Dan Gilbert

TED: The surprising science of happiness | Dan Gilbert

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The video explores the rapid evolution of the human brain, focusing on the prefrontal cortex's role as an experience simulator. It discusses the concept of impact bias, where people misjudge the emotional impact of future events. The idea of synthetic happiness is introduced, highlighting how humans can adapt to circumstances and find happiness. Experiments demonstrate how people synthesize happiness, even without awareness. The video concludes with philosophical insights on happiness and human perception, emphasizing the importance of understanding our psychological immune system.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant development in the human brain is highlighted as an experience simulator?

Parietal lobe

Prefrontal cortex

Occipital lobe

Temporal lobe

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used to describe the tendency to overestimate the impact of future events on our happiness?

Hindsight bias

Confirmation bias

Impact bias

Cognitive dissonance

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the lecture, how do lottery winners and paraplegics compare in terms of happiness after a year?

Both are equally happy

Neither are happy

Lottery winners are much happier

Paraplegics are much happier

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT an example of someone synthesizing happiness?

A person who missed a business opportunity and feels content

A person who spent years in prison and has no regrets

A person who lost wealth and feels better off

A person who won the lottery and feels unhappy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between natural and synthetic happiness?

Synthetic happiness is temporary

Natural happiness comes from getting what we want

Synthetic happiness is less real

Natural happiness is more enduring

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the psychological immune system's role in happiness?

It enhances memory retention

It increases intelligence

It helps synthesize happiness

It prevents negative emotions

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the experiment with amnesiac patients, what was the surprising result regarding their preferences?

They showed no preference change

They preferred the print they didn't own

They liked the print they owned more, despite not remembering owning it

They disliked all prints equally

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