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WorksheetsThe Principles of Pleasure (Definitely Not the Extra Credit Quiz)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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1.
What is the goal of the assessment instrument PANAS-X?
a)
It attempts to measure cultural differences in happiness.
b)
It attempts to quantify negative and positive valences.
c)
It attempts to measure gender differences in well-being.
d)
It attempts to measure the characteristics of happy people.
2.
The research by Alice Ison where people found a coin in a pay phone was designed to measure with her feeling good was related to
a)
decision-making.
b)
intention to exercise.
c)
willingness to take risk.
d)
helping other people.
3.
The study that evaluated decision-making by doctors (Estrada, Isen et al.) found that inducing positive affect
a)
resulted in distorted or inflexible thinking
b)
contributed to significant distractions, and jumping to conclusions.
c)
resulted in the case being solved earlier.
d)
contributed to a delay in solving the case.
4.
According to Fredrickson, joy is associated with
a)
playfulness.
b)
generosity.
c)
extroversion.
d)
self esteem.
5.
Which of the following is not one of the theories of happiness?
a)
Need/goal satisfaction
b)
Generativity/involvement
c)
Process/activity
d)
Genetic/personality predisposition
6.
Which of the following statements about the relationship between income and well-being is true?
a)
The relationship is strong amongst the impoverished, but weak amongst the wealthy.
b)
The relationship is strong amongst the wealthy, but weak amongst the impoverished.
c)
The relationship is strong amongst both the impoverished and the wealthy.
d)
The relationship is weak amongst both the impoverished and the wealthy.
7.
Which of the following explains the concept of a hedonic adaptation?
a)
The tendency for people to regard their spouses as less attractive when compared to celebrities
b)
The tendency for new immigrants to acclimate to a materialistic culture such as the United States.
c)
The tendency for people to adjust back to their baseline happiness after a positive event.
d)
The tendency for people�s economic consumption to rise when their income rises.
8.
Which of the following is the most likely explanation for differences in well-being in individualistic versus collectivist cultures, according to your authors?
a)
The emphasis that collectivist cultures place on the group negatively impacts the individual.
b)
The emphasis that collectivist cultures place on the group positively impacts the individual.
c)
People from individualistic cultures are less likely to discuss well-being with researchers.
d)
The results may be a function of lack of equivalents in constructs in the two groups.
9.
According to Ryff and Keyes, complete mental health is a combination of all of the following EXCEPT
a)
physical well-being
b)
subjective well-being
c)
social well-being
d)
psychological well-being
10.
Which of the following by David Myers for increasing happiness in your life?
a)
Develop your ability to take care of yourself
b)
Reach out to those in need
c)
Get as much education as you can.
d)
Experience other cultures
11.
Within the scientific community there is little consensus on the definition of happiness.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
12.
Cohn and Frederickson's concept of an "upward spiral" refers to the relationship between positive emotions and altruistic behavior.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
13.
Well-being is not always improved by the same activities in different cultural groups.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
14.
Hedonic happiness can be derived from spending money generously.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
15.
The three life domains associated with life enhancement strategies are love, work, and play.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
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