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Psychology of Happiness Content Quiz #2

Quiz by Georgia Rodgers

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  • Q1
    Gabe is now the owner of his own home, complete with a swimming pool. Sometimes he thinks about what it was like in college, when he lived in a tiny studio apartment with roommates and it makes him more thankful for where he is now. This is an example of
    Variety
    Social Comparison
    Concretely re-experiencing
    Flow
    45s
  • Q2
    When Tina was writing her literature review, she got totally absorbed in the task. She lost track of time, tuned out her surroundings, and had a feeling of energized focus. This is an example of:
    Flow
    Meditative state
    The DMN
    Mind Wandering
    30s
  • Q3
    On her way to school, Amanda observed many people crowding to get on a city bus. It was cold outside and she thought about how long they had to wait and how unpleasant it must be to be crammed in a crowded bus during a pandemic. It made her thankful for her warm car and the ease of getting to school that way.
    Concretely re-experiencing
    The DMN
    Concretely Observing
    Mind Wandering
    45s
  • Q4
    In order to build a new habit, JP first takes note of the things in his environment that are getting in the way of his efforts. This is an example of:
    Goal Specificity
    Situation Support
    Intrinsic Motivation
    Time Affluence
    30s
  • Q5
    In WOOP, what does the W stand for?
    What
    Wellness
    Wants
    Wish
    20s
  • Q6
    In WOOP, what does the first O stand for?
    Obstacles
    Opinions
    Outcomes
    Optimism
    20s
  • Q7
    In WOOP, what does the second O stand for?
    Obstacles
    Optimism
    Outcomes
    Opinions
    20s
  • Q8
    In WOOP, what does the P stand for?
    Pirates
    Perceptions
    Plan
    Positivity
    20s
  • Q9
    Tobar wants to break his habit of eating cotton candy 3 times a day. To achieve his goal, he should:
    Start eating chocolate bars instead
    Make an if....then plan
    Rely on willpower to resist the temptation
    Keep the cotton candy in a glass jar on the kitchen counter
    20s
  • Q10
    Of the following, which ones result in the most happiness increases
    Spending money on yourself
    Winning the lottery
    Spending money on others
    Buying awesome stuff
    20s
  • Q11
    To counter hedonic adaptation, it is a good idea to:
    Practice Gratitude
    Have a salient reference point
    Participate in social comparisons
    Think about how it could be better
    20s
  • Q12
    The Yutaro finished his homework for the Science of happiness, and immediately starting thinking about the future and worrying if he would be able to achieve his dreams. This thought process was probably carried out via:
    The PFC (Pre-frontal cortex)
    The Default Mode Network
    30s
  • Q13
    The DMN
    Is activated through meditation
    Makes us happier
    Turns on within a fraction of a second after a task is completed
    Uses more brain energy
    20s
  • Q14
    Of the following investments, which is most likely to make you happier?
    Buying a gym membership
    Losing weight after going on a diet
    Buying a new jacket
    Getting plastic surgery
    20s
  • Q15
    In studies on depression, the most effective treatment was:
    Antidepressants
    Therapy
    Exercise and Antidepressants
    Aerobic Exercise
    20s

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