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Psychology of Happiness Content Quiz #1

Quiz by Georgia Rodgers

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  • Q1
    Of the following, which might result in significant happiness gains?
    Plastic surgery
    Making more money
    Getting married
    Practicing gratitude
    30s
  • Q2
    According to the Harvard Study of Adult Development, what was a major predictor of early death?
    Changing careers
    Social isolation
    Attending Harvard
    Marriage
    30s
  • Q3
    Amanda thinks that if she could just make 10 Billion dollars a year, then she would be perfectly happy, which annoying feature of the brain does this scenario relate to?
    #3: Our Minds are built to get used to stuff
    #2: Our minds don't think in terms of absolutes
    #1: Our mind's strongest intuitions are often totally wrong
    #4: We don't realize that our minds are built to get used to stuff
    30s
  • Q4
    Gabe saw on Instagram that Bad Bunny just bought a yacht and now he wants one, which annoying feature of the mind is this scenario related to?
    #2: Our minds don't think in terms of absolutes, instead, we use a SALIENT reference point/standard of comparison
    Hedonic adaptation
    #4: We don't know that our minds are built to get used to stuff and keep thinking things will make us happy if we get them, even though it hasn't worked in the past.
    #3: Our minds are built to get used to stuff
    30s
  • Q5
    Tina was disappointed when she didn't make the varsity rugby team, but a month later, she was pretty happy anyway. Which annoying feature of the mind does this idea relate to?
    #1: Our mind's strongest intuitions are often totally wrong
    Immune neglect
    #3: Our minds are built to get used to stuff
    #2: Our minds don't think in terms of absolutes
    30s
  • Q6
    J.P. won the lottery last year, but a year later, he didn't feel as happy as he did after he first won. Now he thinks that if he can win the lottery again he will be truly happy. Which annoying feature of the mind does this relate to?
    The G.I. Joe Fallacy
    Immune neglect
    #2: Our minds don't think in terms of absolutes
    #4: Our minds don't know that they are built to get used to stuff.
    30s
  • Q7
    In the 4th grade, Yutaro's dog died. He was convinced that he would never be happy again. Which term from the course does this idea relate to?
    The G.I. Joe Fallacy
    Gratitude
    Impact Bias
    #1: Our mind's strongest intuitions are often totally wrong
    30s
  • Q8
    Bob was diagnosed with HIV a year ago. At the time, he couldn't think of anything else. He thought it would always be that way and forgot about all the other things happening in his life. This tendency is best described as:
    Salience
    #1: Our mind's strongest intuitions are often totally wrong
    The G.I. Joe Fallacy
    Focalism
    30s
  • Q9
    When sally became paralyzed, she thought that the impact on her happiness would be severe and last forever! This describes:
    The G.I. Joe Fallacy
    Miswanting
    Social Comparison
    Impact Bias
    30s
  • Q10
    Tobar really wanted a Ferrari for Christmas last year, but now that he has it, he doesn't really care for it. The term that best describes this is:
    Focalism
    Miswanting
    The G.I. Joe Fallacy
    Reference Point
    30s
  • Q11
    The idea that knowing what you need to do to be happy is half the battle is known as:
    The G.I. Joe Fallacy
    Focalism
    Miswanting
    Immune Neglect
    30s
  • Q12
    Is knowing really half the battle?
    No
    Yes
    20s
  • Q13
    After a certain point, people are content with their salary and do not aspire to make more money.
    True
    False
    20s
  • Q14
    According to Sonja Lyubomirsky, what is the percentage breakdown of the factors that determine our general happiness?
    40% Genetic Setpoint, 60% Life Circumstances
    50% Genetic Setpoint, 50% Life Circumstances
    50% Genetic Setpoint, 40% Life Circumstances, and 10% Our Intentional Actions and Thoughts
    50% Genetic Setpoint, 10% Life Circumstances, and 40% Our Intentional Actions and Thoughts
    30s
  • Q15
    Considering the studies shown in class, which of the options below closely aligns with the comparison of PREDICTED emotions to ACTUAL emotions after receiving bad news like getting a bad grade or getting turned down for a job offer.
    😭 Super Sad (Predicted), 😭 Super Sad (Actual)
    😐 Neutral (Predicted), 😐 Neutral (Actual)
    😭 Super Sad (Predicted), 😐 Neutral (Actual)
    😐 Neutral (Predicted), 😭 Super Sad (Actual)
    30s

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