Social Psychology And Happiness: Positive

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Question 1

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Which of the follow describes the study of how humans achieve and maintain happiness

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social psychology

positive psychology

positive institutions

social norms

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Question 2

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Which are events that can be interpreted in a variety of ways

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positive subjective experiences

positive individual traits

positive institutions

positive social norms

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Question 3

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Which pillar of positive psychology refers to a person's capacity for certain things, such as love or courage

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positive subjective experiences

positive individual traits

positive institutions

positive social norms

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Which pillar of positive psychology refers to organizations that provide respect and opportunities

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positive subjective experiences

positive individual traits

positive institutions

positive social norms

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Question 5

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Which refers to what people perceive and feel about their lives and psychological health

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positive subjective experiences

positive individual traits

subjective well-being

pop psychology

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Question 6

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Planning a career as a criminal profiler because of television crime dramas is an example of ______ .

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abnormal psychology

social psychology

positive psychology

pop psychology

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Question 7

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Augustus drinks several raw eggs mixed with hot sauce because he believes it keeps him from catching the common cold each year. What is this an example of

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social psychology

peer review process

placebo effect

social norms

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Question 8

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The PERMA approach represents the ______ .

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institutions that propelled positive psychology

common confounding variables found in positive psychology

elements that that lead to placebo effects

central concepts of positive psychology

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Question 9

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How are positive emotions measured using the PERMA approach

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language assessment of positive versus negative words

identifying signature strengths and challenges

analysis of habitual responses to good news

degree of commitment to a long-lasting cause

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Question 10

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A positive psychology study is measuring subjects' levels of determination and tenacity. Which central concept of positive psychology is being measured

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positive emotions

engagement

achievement

meaning and purpose

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A study is measuring the amount of money alumni donate over time to their alma maters to support scholarships for incoming students. Which central concept of positive psychology is being measured

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achievement

engagement

positive emotions

meaning and purpose

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Question 12

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In which area was the first positive psychology experiment conducted

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pop psychology

sports psychology

abnormal psychology

criminal psychology

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Question 13

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What is an example of a positive subjective experience in sports psychology

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eliminating use of performance-enhancing drugs

reducing fan expressions of prejudice

creating fairness among players

correcting our colleges profit from athletics

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Question 14

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Which of the following describes a dual relationship

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a student who is also an athlete

a professor who is also a therapist

a student who is also a subject in a study

a professor who is also a student's therapist

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Which of the following is an example of positive individual traits

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eliminating use of performance-enhancing drugs

reducing fan expressions of prejudice

promoting integrity and respect among students

correcting our colleges profit from athletics

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Question 16

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The goal of therapy is to increase ______ that can make therapeutic gains permanent.

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happiness

positivity

strength

energy

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Question 17

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Which game design mechanic recognize the important of learning through performing a skill incorrectly

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failing forward

peak performance

authentic engagement

subjective experience

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Question 18

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What is the role of a life coach

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identify areas for improvement in an individual's life

eliminate areas of negativity hindering individuals

offering guidance to individuals making decisions

engaging individuals in emotional strength-building exercises

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Question 19

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Which of the following is true regarding life coaches

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They often have extensive training.

They are required to have a medical license.

They comprise a controversial area of professional psychology.

They are well equipped to offer advice to people who are struggling.

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Question 20

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The specific mechanisms of positive psychology that promote better health are ______ .

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in need of further research

well-proven through empirical evidence

well-researched areas of the field.

in peril of being considered mere placebo effects.

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