Question 1

Personal happiness is influenced by having goals and

Accepted Answer

Having goals is important for personal happiness, but without the resources to attain those goals, it can lead to frustration and dissatisfaction. Resources can include time, money, skills, support from others, and other factors that enable us to work towards and achieve our goals.

Question 2

Large surveys indicate that in general

Accepted Answer

Large surveys indicate that around 80% of people are quite happy. This is a general trend observed across different countries and cultures. While there may be individual variations in happiness levels, overall, a large majority of people report being content with their lives.

Question 3

Robert is a high school graduate,with a job that pays enough to live on,and he is in the process of setting goals for himself.If you want to maximize his happiness,which goal should you encourage him to set?

Accepted Answer

Encouraging Robert to set a goal of going to the gym and running 4 miles each week is the best choice as it promotes physical health, which has been linked to increased happiness. Additionally, it is a realistic and manageable goal that can provide a sense of accomplishment and boost self-esteem. The other choices may not necessarily lead to long-term happiness or may be difficult to achieve.

Question 4

Feeling generally happy with your life is referred to as ____.

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The answer of Feeling generally happy with your life is...

Question 5

Participants in one study were asked to list their material possessions and how much they enjoyed or wanted each of these items.They were also asked to rate their life satisfaction.Results support which of the following?

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The answer of Participants in one study were asked to...

Question 6

Being satisfied with your work,relationships,or family is referred to as _______.

Accepted Answer

Satisfaction with specific life domains refers to being content with particular areas of life, such as work, relationships, or family.

Question 7

Personal happiness includes which of the following?

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The answer of Personal happiness includes which of the following?
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Question 8

High levels of subjective well-being are related to all of the following except

Accepted Answer

High levels of subjective well-being are typically associated with factors such as job satisfaction, higher income, increased productivity, and having more friends. However, having a higher workload may actually detract from one's subjective well-being.

Question 9

Bothwell et al.(2006)conducted research examining racial bias in jury decision making.The results show that

Accepted Answer

Bothwell et al. (2006) found that racial biases were present in private judgments but not after jury deliberation, indicating that group discussion may mitigate individual biases.

Question 10

Results from a variety of studies indicate that ____ in the legal system is often corrected for by ____.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that jury deliberation can serve as a corrective mechanism for racial bias in the legal system, as it allows for the collective assessment and discussion of the case by jurors from diverse backgrounds.

Question 11

Racial inequities in conviction and sentencing are reflect by the fact that

Accepted Answer

African Americans are over-represented on death row, indicating racial disparities in the criminal justice system. The over-representation cannot be explained by differences in crime rates, but rather by racial bias in policing, prosecution, and sentencing.

Question 12

In one study participants were shown a neutral photo or a photo to prime money and then given a piece of chocolate to eat.They were observed,timed,and rated in terms of how much they seemed to enjoy the chocolate.Findings show that

Accepted Answer

The study found that being primed with money decreased the amount of time people spent eating the chocolate, indicating that the prime condition had an impact on their enjoyment of the chocolate.

Question 13

High levels of positive emotions create life satisfaction because

Accepted Answer

High levels of positive emotions lead people to think, feel, and act in ways that build their emotional, physical, and social resources. This means they are better able to cope with stress and adversity, have more social support, and take better care of themselves, which all contribute to overall life satisfaction. A and B are not necessarily true for all individuals, while D and E are not supported by current research.

Question 14

You are serving as a jury consultant for the prosecution in a case involving sexual assault and child abuse.Based on research what types of jurors should you select?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that women jurors are more likely to believe and sympathize with victims of sexual assault and child abuse. Therefore, selecting women jurors for this case may increase the likelihood of a conviction for the prosecution.

Question 15

In one study,participants were shown a neutral photo or a photo to prime money and then given a piece of chocolate to eat.They were observed,timed,and rated in terms of how much they seemed to enjoy the chocolate.Findings show that

Accepted Answer

The study found that being primed with money decreased enjoyment of the chocolate, indicating that the participants' prior exposure to the money prime affected their subsequent experience of eating chocolate.

Question 16

Research by Schutte and Hosch (1997)found that ____ were more likely to vote for ____ than ___.

Accepted Answer

The study found that women were more likely to vote for conviction than men. No information is given about voting for or against a specific punishment, so options B and D can be ruled out. The study does not mention anything about age, so option E can also be ruled out.

Question 17

Henrietta is on trial for a crime against another person.She is most likely to be found guilty if she is accused of ____.

Accepted Answer

Assault is a crime against another person, whereas fraud, bigamy, robbery, and theft involve different types of illegal behavior that do not necessarily involve direct harm or violence towards another person.

Question 18

Wealth has the most impact on happiness when people are thinking of their economic standing

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that people tend to compare their economic standing with others when thinking of their wealth and happiness. Therefore, relative economic standing (compared to others) has the most impact on happiness.

Question 19

Which of the following is true about the relationship between wealth and happiness?

Accepted Answer

Multiple studies have shown that after a certain income threshold (generally around $75,000 per year in the US), any additional income does not significantly increase happiness. This suggests that while basic financial security is important for happiness, beyond that point, other factors such as relationships, personal fulfillment, and purpose may play a larger role in overall well-being.

Question 20

Wealth may diminish our happiness by

Accepted Answer

Wealth can lead to a focus on achieving more and more material possessions, which can make it harder for individuals to appreciate and enjoy the simple pleasures in life. This can diminish overall happiness.

Quiz 12: Social Psychology: a Guide to Dealing With Adversity and Achieving a Happy Life

Personal happiness is influenced by having goals and

Large surveys indicate that in general

Robert is a high school graduate,with a job that pays enough to live on,and he is in the process of setting goals for himself.If you want to maximize his happiness,which goal should you encourage him to set?

Feeling generally happy with your life is referred to as ____.

Participants in one study were asked to list their material possessions and how much they enjoyed or wanted each of these items.They were also asked to rate their life satisfaction.Results support which of the following?

Being satisfied with your work,relationships,or family is referred to as _______.

Personal happiness includes which of the following?

High levels of subjective well-being are related to all of the following except

Bothwell et al.(2006) conducted research examining racial bias in jury decision making.The results show that

Results from a variety of studies indicate that in the legal system is often corrected for by .

Racial inequities in conviction and sentencing are reflect by the fact that

In one study participants were shown a neutral photo or a photo to prime money and then given a piece of chocolate to eat.They were observed,timed,and rated in terms of how much they seemed to enjoy the chocolate.Findings show that

High levels of positive emotions create life satisfaction because

You are serving as a jury consultant for the prosecution in a case involving sexual assault and child abuse.Based on research what types of jurors should you select?

In one study,participants were shown a neutral photo or a photo to prime money and then given a piece of chocolate to eat.They were observed,timed,and rated in terms of how much they seemed to enjoy the chocolate.Findings show that

Research by Schutte and Hosch (1997) found that __ were more likely to vote for than _.

Henrietta is on trial for a crime against another person.She is most likely to be found guilty if she is accused of ____.

Wealth has the most impact on happiness when people are thinking of their economic standing

Which of the following is true about the relationship between wealth and happiness?

Wealth may diminish our happiness by

Quiz 12: Social Psychology: a Guide to Dealing With Adversity and Achieving a Happy Life

Personal happiness is influenced by having goals and

Large surveys indicate that in general

Robert is a high school graduate,with a job that pays enough to live on,and he is in the process of setting goals for himself.If you want to maximize his happiness,which goal should you encourage him to set?

Feeling generally happy with your life is referred to as ____.

Participants in one study were asked to list their material possessions and how much they enjoyed or wanted each of these items.They were also asked to rate their life satisfaction.Results support which of the following?

Being satisfied with your work,relationships,or family is referred to as _______.

Personal happiness includes which of the following?

High levels of subjective well-being are related to all of the following except

Bothwell et al.(2006) conducted research examining racial bias in jury decision making.The results show that

Results from a variety of studies indicate that ____ in the legal system is often corrected for by ____.

Racial inequities in conviction and sentencing are reflect by the fact that

In one study participants were shown a neutral photo or a photo to prime money and then given a piece of chocolate to eat.They were observed,timed,and rated in terms of how much they seemed to enjoy the chocolate.Findings show that

High levels of positive emotions create life satisfaction because

You are serving as a jury consultant for the prosecution in a case involving sexual assault and child abuse.Based on research what types of jurors should you select?

In one study,participants were shown a neutral photo or a photo to prime money and then given a piece of chocolate to eat.They were observed,timed,and rated in terms of how much they seemed to enjoy the chocolate.Findings show that

Research by Schutte and Hosch (1997) found that ____ were more likely to vote for ____ than ___.

Henrietta is on trial for a crime against another person.She is most likely to be found guilty if she is accused of ____.

Wealth has the most impact on happiness when people are thinking of their economic standing

Which of the following is true about the relationship between wealth and happiness?

Wealth may diminish our happiness by

Results from a variety of studies indicate that in the legal system is often corrected for by .

Research by Schutte and Hosch (1997) found that __ were more likely to vote for than _.