Question 1

The happiest people are those who have

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that the happiest people tend to have a higher ratio of positive to negative emotional experiences, with many positive experiences and relatively few negative ones. This doesn't mean that they haven't faced challenges or difficult experiences, but they have learned to manage those emotions and focus more on the positive aspects of life.

Question 2

Which of the following psychologists studied happiness and developed the "Satisfaction with Life Scale"?

Accepted Answer

Ed Diener is the psychologist who studied happiness and developed the "Satisfaction with Life Scale." Carol Gilligan studied moral development, Lawrence Kohlberg studied moral reasoning, and Erik Erikson studied psychosocial development.

Question 3

Sandra has experienced a great deal of misfortune during the last ten years, while Teresa has experienced an abundance of wonderful life events during the same ten years.However, Sandra appears to be a much happier person than Teresa.Which of the following is the best explanation for these two women's emotional states?

Accepted Answer

The best explanation for Sandra's happiness despite experiencing misfortune is that she is good at negotiating and managing these unhappy events in her life. This suggests that Sandra has good coping skills and resilience, allowing her to maintain a positive outlook despite adversity. It is not necessary to assume that Teresa has a mental illness or that subjective well-being is determined solely by life events.

Question 4

If you agree with the statements that "the conditions of your life are excellent" and that "so far you have gotten the important things you want in life," you

Accepted Answer

The statements reflect a high level of life satisfaction, as the individual believes their life conditions are excellent and they have achieved important goals. This suggests a positive evaluation of their life overall.

Question 5

A hospice is​

Accepted Answer

A hospice is a specialized medical facility or program that provides comfort care and support for individuals who are terminally ill and nearing the end of their lives. The primary goal of hospice care is to alleviate pain and to address the emotional, spiritual, and social needs of the patient and their family members. Hospice care also provides bereavement support to help loved ones cope with their grief after the patient has passed away.

Question 6

Although being happy depends a great deal on one's overall life satisfaction, Diener and associates also believe that which of the following is very important?

Accepted Answer

Diener and associates also believe that one's day-to-day emotional experiences play an important role in determining happiness, in addition to overall life satisfaction. Factors such as positive experiences, such as joy and contentment, and negative experiences, such as stress and anxiety, can have a significant impact on happiness levels. Therefore, monitoring and improving one's day-to-day emotional experiences can have a positive effect on overall happiness.

Question 7

Matt has had a wonderful semester at college.He has made A's or B's on most of his tests and assignments.He enjoys his part-time job and recently got a raise, and he has a steady girlfriend, whom he enjoys spending time with and who is also very supportive.However, Matt's mother called this morning to tell him that his grandfather, to whom he is very close, is very ill.According to the research, Matt's happiness or subjective well-being would be

Accepted Answer

According to the research, subjective well-being is determined by the balance of positive and negative emotions one experiences. While Matt is experiencing a negative emotion regarding his grandfather's illness, he is still experiencing frequent positive emotions due to his academic success, job satisfaction, and supportive girlfriend. Therefore, his overall happiness or subjective well-being should still be high.

Question 8

A program that improves the quality of life for the dying patient by offering support, guidance, pain relief, and companionship is a(n)

Accepted Answer

Hospice is a program designed to provide support, guidance, pain relief, and companionship to improve the quality of life of patients who are nearing the end of life. NDE (Near-Death Experience) is a personal experience associated with death or impending death, and a hostel is an inexpensive lodging facility. A bereavement center offers emotional support to those who have experienced a loss, but it is not specifically focused on the needs of the dying patient.

Question 9

Regarding the relationship of personal factors to happiness, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that there is a small positive association between happiness and holding spiritual beliefs. This is not to say that one needs to be religious to be happy, but rather that having a sense of meaning and purpose beyond oneself can contribute to overall well-being. The other options given are not true. Life satisfaction and happiness tend to remain stable or even increase with age, single people are not necessarily happier than married people, and while wealth can provide a certain level of comfort and security, research shows that beyond a certain point, there is no significant correlation between wealth and happiness.

Question 10

Regarding the relationship of personal factors to happiness, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The statement that less educated people tend to be a little happier than the more educated is FALSE. Research has consistently shown that there is a positive correlation between education level and happiness.

Question 11

Mary is very satisfied with her life.She describes her life as "a sunny day with only an occasional dark cloud." Mary is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

Mary's description suggests that she has a generally positive evaluation of her life, which aligns with the concept of subjective well-being. Self-efficacy refers to one's belief in their own ability to achieve goals, hypomania is a symptom of bipolar disorder characterized by elevated mood and energy levels, and emotional intelligence refers to the ability to understand and regulate one's own emotions, as well as understand others' emotions. While these may all play a role in one's overall satisfaction with life, they do not necessarily capture the specific description given by Mary.

Question 12

The relationship of happiness to good and bad life events would best be described as

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that there is a relatively small relationship between happiness and specific good and bad life events. While certain events such as winning the lottery or experiencing a loss can have an immediate impact on happiness, in the long term, individuals tend to return to their baseline level of happiness. Additionally, people's reactions to good and bad events vary based on their individual personalities and life circumstances, making the relationship unpredictable for any single individual.

Question 13

Kanzi would be described as being generally satisfied with her life and reports having frequent positive emotions and relatively few negative emotions.Kanzi is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

Kanzi's satisfaction with life and frequent positive emotions suggest that she has a high level of subjective well-being, which is a measure of an individual's overall sense of happiness and life satisfaction. Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in their ability to accomplish goals and tasks, and while Kanzi may have this trait as well, it is not directly reflected in the given information. Life actualization refers to an individual's pursuit of personal growth and development, and while Kanzi may be engaged in such pursuits, it is not directly reflected in the given information. Emotional intelligence refers to an individual's ability to recognize and manage their own emotions as well as the emotions of others, and while Kanzi may possess this trait as well, it is not directly reflected in the given information.

Question 14

Although Jack's childhood was impoverished and difficult, Jack is presently working his way through college.His friends say that Jack is "good at dodging life's hard knocks" and has made his own "luck." According to the research on subjective well-being, Jack

Accepted Answer

Research on subjective well-being has shown that individuals who are able to navigate adversity and persist in pursuing their goals tend to have higher levels of well-being. Jack's ability to succeed in college despite a difficult childhood suggests that he has developed resilience and optimism, both of which are associated with higher levels of subjective well-being. The idea that Jack is "good at dodging life's hard knocks" implies that he is able to find opportunities even in difficult circumstances, further supporting the idea that he has developed positive coping strategies.

Question 15

Marie is terminally ill with no hope for a recovery.She is receiving a special type of service that offers support, guidance, pain relief, and companionship.The people providing this care are there to make Marie feel comfortable and respected.Marie is receiving

Accepted Answer

Marie is receiving hospice care, which is a type of specialized care for individuals who are facing terminal illnesses. Hospice care provides various types of support, including pain management, emotional support, and companionship, to help patients feel more comfortable and respected in their final days. NDE services, bereavement care, and hostel services are not applicable in this scenario.

Question 16

According to Sarah, she finds her life close to ideal, and, so far, has gotten most of what she has wanted in life.In fact, if she had the opportunity to live her life over, she says that she would change almost nothing.Sarah is high in

Accepted Answer

Sarah's statement about finding her life close to ideal and having most of what she wanted in life indicates a high level of life satisfaction. This means that Sarah is generally happy with her life and feels that it meets her expectations and desires.

Question 17

Regarding the research on happiness, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Research shows that the way we perceive or interpret events is more important than the nature of the event itself when it comes to determining our happiness. This is known as the "hedonic adaptation" phenomenon, which suggests that people tend to quickly adapt to positive and negative events and return to their previous level of happiness.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a person who is high in life satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

Leading a planned, careful, and controlled existence is not necessarily a characteristic of a person high in life satisfaction. People high in life satisfaction may have a more spontaneous, flexible approach to life. A, B, and C are all characteristics of a person high in life satisfaction.

Question 19

Regarding the research on happiness, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The statement "One's happiness is directly determined by the good and bad life events that happen to a person" is false. Research has shown that happiness is more complicated and influenced by a variety of internal and external factors, not just life events.

Question 20

According to psychologist Diener and his associates, subjective well-being occurs when people are generally satisfied with their lives and

Accepted Answer

According to the statement, subjective well-being occurs when people are generally satisfied with their lives and have frequent positive emotions and few negative emotions. Options A, B, and C do not necessarily guarantee subjective well-being, as financial wealth, fame, and good health do not always lead to happiness and life satisfaction. Therefore, option D is the best choice as it aligns with the given definition of subjective well-being.

Quiz 3: Human Development

The happiest people are those who have

Which of the following psychologists studied happiness and developed the "Satisfaction with Life Scale"?

If you agree with the statements that "the conditions of your life are excellent" and that "so far you have gotten the important things you want in life," you

A hospice is​

Although being happy depends a great deal on one's overall life satisfaction, Diener and associates also believe that which of the following is very important?

A program that improves the quality of life for the dying patient by offering support, guidance, pain relief, and companionship is a(n)

Regarding the relationship of personal factors to happiness, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Regarding the relationship of personal factors to happiness, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Mary is very satisfied with her life.She describes her life as "a sunny day with only an occasional dark cloud." Mary is exhibiting

The relationship of happiness to good and bad life events would best be described as

Kanzi would be described as being generally satisfied with her life and reports having frequent positive emotions and relatively few negative emotions.Kanzi is exhibiting

Although Jack's childhood was impoverished and difficult, Jack is presently working his way through college.His friends say that Jack is "good at dodging life's hard knocks" and has made his own "luck." According to the research on subjective well-being, Jack

Marie is terminally ill with no hope for a recovery.She is receiving a special type of service that offers support, guidance, pain relief, and companionship.The people providing this care are there to make Marie feel comfortable and respected.Marie is receiving

According to Sarah, she finds her life close to ideal, and, so far, has gotten most of what she has wanted in life.In fact, if she had the opportunity to live her life over, she says that she would change almost nothing.Sarah is high in

Regarding the research on happiness, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a person who is high in life satisfaction?

Regarding the research on happiness, which of the following statements is FALSE?

According to psychologist Diener and his associates, subjective well-being occurs when people are generally satisfied with their lives and

A hospice is