Psychology of Happiness Content Quiz #2
Quiz by Georgia Rodgers
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- Q1Gabe 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 ofVarietySocial ComparisonConcretely re-experiencingFlow45s
- Q2When 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:FlowMeditative stateThe DMNMind Wandering30s
- Q3On 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-experiencingThe DMNConcretely ObservingMind Wandering45s
- Q4In 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 SpecificitySituation SupportIntrinsic MotivationTime Affluence30s
- Q5In WOOP, what does the W stand for?WhatWellnessWantsWish20s
- Q6In WOOP, what does the first O stand for?ObstaclesOpinionsOutcomesOptimism20s
- Q7In WOOP, what does the second O stand for?ObstaclesOptimismOutcomesOpinions20s
- Q8In WOOP, what does the P stand for?PiratesPerceptionsPlanPositivity20s
- Q9Tobar wants to break his habit of eating cotton candy 3 times a day. To achieve his goal, he should:Start eating chocolate bars insteadMake an if....then planRely on willpower to resist the temptationKeep the cotton candy in a glass jar on the kitchen counter20s
- Q10Of the following, which ones result in the most happiness increasesSpending money on yourselfWinning the lotterySpending money on othersBuying awesome stuff20s
- Q11To counter hedonic adaptation, it is a good idea to:Practice GratitudeHave a salient reference pointParticipate in social comparisonsThink about how it could be better20s
- Q12The 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 Network30s
- Q13The DMNIs activated through meditationMakes us happierTurns on within a fraction of a second after a task is completedUses more brain energy20s
- Q14Of the following investments, which is most likely to make you happier?Buying a gym membershipLosing weight after going on a dietBuying a new jacketGetting plastic surgery20s
- Q15In studies on depression, the most effective treatment was:AntidepressantsTherapyExercise and AntidepressantsAerobic Exercise20s