Question 1

Which of the following is a behavior identified by Armenta, Fritz, and Lyubomirsky that can help increase engagement in activities that lead to improving one's life?

Accepted Answer

Expressing gratitude is identified by Armenta, Fritz, and Lyubomirsky as a behavior that can increase engagement and improve one's life by fostering positive emotions and relationships.

Question 2

Which theory of happiness would be consistent with the statement "we are happy because we have reached a desired outcome?"

Accepted Answer

The need/goal satisfaction theories suggest that happiness comes from fulfilling our needs and achieving our goals. This explanation is consistent with the statement "we are happy because we have reached a desired outcome."

Question 3

Which term is defined as human flourishing that is a result of living a virtuous life?

Accepted Answer

Eudemonia is a Greek term meaning 'human flourishing' or 'happiness' that is achieved through living a virtuous life.

Question 4

The study by Frederickson and Joiner demonstrated that initial levels of positive emotions predicted ______.

Accepted Answer

The study by Frederickson and Joiner demonstrated that initial levels of positive emotions predicted overall increases in creative problem-solving.

Question 5

What implication comes from the study on positive affect and better cross-race facial recognition?

Accepted Answer

The study suggests that positive emotions can enhance cross-race facial recognition skills, which could lead to a more positive attitude towards people of different races and ultimately improve interracial relations.

Question 6

The increased likelihood of behaving positively toward other people and developing more positive relationships are the benefits of what positive emotion?

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Question 7

Who believed that eudemonia was the key to the good life?

Accepted Answer

Eudemonia or happiness was a central concept in Aristotle's philosophy. He believed that the good life and happiness were achieved by rational contemplation and virtuous action.

Question 8

Based on Frederickson's research, what effect would the emotion of joy tend to have on people?

Accepted Answer

According to Frederickson's research, the emotion of joy tends to broaden people's thoughts and action tendencies, leading them to initiate activities and seek out new experiences.

Question 9

Considering the review done by Lyubomirsky, King, and Diener, which of the following best describes someone likely to experience beneficial life outcomes such as success?

Accepted Answer

According to the review by Lyubomirsky, King, and Diener, individuals who show happiness are more likely to experience beneficial life outcomes such as success. Therefore, option B is the best choice. While options A, C, and D may also be desirable traits in individuals, they are not specifically linked to experiencing beneficial life outcomes as happiness is.

Question 10

How might joy and contentment have an "undoing" potential for negative emotions?

Accepted Answer

Joy and contentment can act as antidotes to negative emotions by providing a positive emotional experience that can counteract negative emotions. For example, if someone is feeling angry or anxious, experiencing joy or contentment can help to reduce those negative emotions and promote more positive feelings. This is consistent with research suggesting that positive emotions can have a "broadening and building" effect, in which they help to broaden people's thoughts and actions and build resources that can buffer against stress and negative emotions.

Question 11

According to Fredrickson, people's reactions to positive emotions tend to be cognitive. Reactions to negative emotions tend to be ______.

Accepted Answer

Fredrickson suggests that people's reactions to positive emotions tend to be cognitive, such as an increase in creativity or problem-solving ability. However, reactions to negative emotions tend to be more physical, such as an increase in heart rate or muscle tension.

Question 12

Which theoretical framework did Frederickson develop?

Accepted Answer

Frederickson developed the broaden-and-build model of positive emotions, which suggests that experiencing positive emotions expands an individual's thought-action repertoire, leading to increased physical, intellectual, and social resources over time.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true about the Cohen study of emotional style and health?

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Question 14

What are the benefits of juvenile play?

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Question 15

According to the original calculations of Fredrickson and Losada, what is the mean ratio of positive emotions that predicts human flourishing?

Accepted Answer

The original calculations of Fredrickson and Losada found that the mean ratio of positive emotions to negative emotions that predicts human flourishing is 2.9:1.

Question 16

What do need/goal satisfaction theories of happiness state?

Accepted Answer

Need/goal satisfaction theories of happiness state that when we satisfy our needs or goals, we experience happiness. This can be seen in theories such as Maslow's hierarchy of needs and Self-Determination Theory, which suggest that fulfilling basic physiological and psychological needs leads to greater well-being and happiness.

Question 17

What are the benefits of play in young adults?

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Question 18

How is playfulness similar between juveniles and young adults?

Accepted Answer

Playfulness is important for both juveniles and young adults for evolutionary adaptation. It helps them learn and develop skills, and can contribute to social bonding and overall well-being.

Question 19

Which of the following brain functions has been shown to be enhanced by an increased positive mood?

Accepted Answer

Several studies have shown that positive mood can enhance working memory function in the brain. For example, a study conducted by Schmitz and colleagues (2012) found that individuals in a positive mood had better working memory performance than those in a negative mood.

Question 20

What physiological phenomenon has research demonstrated can be alleviated by positive affect?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that positive affect can alleviate both chronic and acute pain. A study found that positive emotions can increase pain tolerance, decrease pain perception, and reduce the activation of brain regions involved in pain processing. Positive affect has also been found to reduce the need for pain medication after surgery.

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