Question 1

Multiple studies have shown that positive affect is associated with

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A)   better decision-making.
B)   increases in helping behavior.
C)   greater willingness to take risks.
D)   All of the above results have been found.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

David Myers identified 10 general strategies for increasing happiness in one's life. Identify and define five of these strategies. Be sure to give examples of how each these strategies can be employed.

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1. Foster strong social relationships: T...

Question 3

Jordan works out at the gym and fines of the workouts relieve tension and create positive feelings. Which theory of happiness is Morgan most likely to accept?

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A)   Process/activity theories
B)   Need/goal satisfaction theories
C)   Genetic/personality predisposition theories
D)   Subjective well-being theoriesE) All of the above
F) C) and D) B

Question 4

Outline and describe the differences between the three theories of happiness (need/goal satisfaction theories, process/activity theories, genetic/predisposition theories) discussed in Chapter 6.

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The three theories of happiness discusse...

Question 5

In the Cohen study of emotional style and health, which of the following statements is true?

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A)   Those with lower positive emotions reported fewer symptoms of illness.
B)   Those with higher positive emotions reported fewer symptoms of illness.
C)   Negative or positive emotions did not affect how many symptoms people reported.
D)   People with negative emotional styles had the same number of symptoms, but were more likely to report them.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

According to Diener, happiness is synonymous with

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A)   joy.
B)   mental health.
C)   harmony.
D)   subjective well-being.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D) D

Question 7

According to Fredrickson, how are momentary thought-action repertoires defined?

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A)   As a broad range of behavioral options
B)   As one specific pathway to achieve a goal
C)   As a restricted range of possible behavioral options
D)   As multiple pathways to achieve a goalE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

How is mood different from emotion?

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A)   Mood involves judgments about important things.
B)   Mood is defined individually and subjectively.
C)   Mood is objectless, free-floating, and long-lasting.
D)   Mood is a purely physiological response.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

What principal being illustrated in the article titled "Beach Man Named Nations Happiest? "

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A)   Establishing a professional career contributes to happiness.
B)   Whether or not a person is happy is largely a matter of luck.
C)   Whether or not a person is happy is largely a matter of choice.
D)   Whether or not a person is happy is largely genetic.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

In his research on the effects of prolonged exposure to fear and anger, what did Hans Selye conclude?

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A)   Physical stress only serves to harm the body and does not provide any adaptive function.
B)   That while physical stress harms the body it also has a survival value for humans.
C)   There is a direct relationship between amount of physical stress experienced and length of life.
D)   Exercise can serve to undo the harm that physical stress causes the body.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

According to David Myers, what is the relationship between happiness and helpfulness?

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A)   Being helpful makes us feel good.
B)   People who feel good are more helpful.
C)   Being helpful helps us focus beyond ourselves.
D)   All of the above are true.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

In the broaden and build model, how are individuals believed to build resources?

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A)   Through an upward spiral of positive emotions
B)   Through a downward spiral of negative emotions
C)   Through a downward spiral of positive emotions
D)   Through an upward spiral of negative emotionsE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

According to Ryff and Keyes, emotional well-being, social well-being, and psychological well-being are the three components that make up what?

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A)   Subjective well-being
B)   Happiness
C)   Life satisfaction
D)   Complete Mental HealthE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

How does marital status influence subjective well-being?

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A)   Individuals who are married report higher subjective well-being than individuals who are not married.
B)   Individuals who are not married report lower subjective well-being than individuals who are married.
C)   Whether or not an individual is married does not influence subjective well-being.
D)   Marriage influences reported levels of subjective well-being for women only.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

A combination of positive affect, general life satisfaction, and the absence of negative affect is the definition of which emotional term?

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A)   Subjective well-being
B)   Happiness
C)   Joy
D)   ContentmentE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

How would a psychologist who supports the hedonic perspective view subjective well-being and happiness?

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A)   As synonymous
B)   As distinct
C)   As independent
D)   As dynamicE) All of the above
F) A) and B) A

Question 17

Whether an event is perceived as painful or pleasurable refers to its

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A)   valence.
B)   affect.
C)   trajectory.
D)   saliency.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 18

What is affect believed to be a component of?

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A)   Mood
B)   Disposition
C)   Feeling
D)   EmotionE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Which theory of happiness is our founders' promise of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" most congruent with?

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A)   Process/activity theories
B)   Need/goal satisfaction theories
C)   Genetic/personality predisposition theories
D)   Subjective well-being theoriesE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

What is the relationship between pleasant and unpleasant affects?

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A)   They are physiologically the same.
B)   They are polar opposites.
C)   They are independent of each other.
D)   They are strongly and inversely related.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 6: The Principles of Pleasure: Understanding Positive Affect, Positive Emotions, Happiness and Well-Being

Multiple studies have shown that positive affect is associated with

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David Myers identified 10 general strategies for increasing happiness in one's life. Identify and define five of these strategies. Be sure to give examples of how each these strategies can be employed.

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Jordan works out at the gym and fines of the workouts relieve tension and create positive feelings. Which theory of happiness is Morgan most likely to accept?

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Outline and describe the differences between the three theories of happiness (need/goal satisfaction theories, process/activity theories, genetic/predisposition theories) discussed in Chapter 6.

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In the Cohen study of emotional style and health, which of the following statements is true?

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According to Diener, happiness is synonymous with

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According to Fredrickson, how are momentary thought-action repertoires defined?

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How is mood different from emotion?

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What principal being illustrated in the article titled "Beach Man Named Nations Happiest? "

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In his research on the effects of prolonged exposure to fear and anger, what did Hans Selye conclude?

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According to David Myers, what is the relationship between happiness and helpfulness?

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In the broaden and build model, how are individuals believed to build resources?

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According to Ryff and Keyes, emotional well-being, social well-being, and psychological well-being are the three components that make up what?

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How does marital status influence subjective well-being?

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A combination of positive affect, general life satisfaction, and the absence of negative affect is the definition of which emotional term?

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How would a psychologist who supports the hedonic perspective view subjective well-being and happiness?

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Whether an event is perceived as painful or pleasurable refers to its

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What is affect believed to be a component of?

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Which theory of happiness is our founders' promise of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" most congruent with?

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