The Science of Happiness

Description: Test your knowledge on the Science of Happiness, a field that explores the factors contributing to well-being and fulfillment.
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Which of the following is NOT a key component of happiness, according to the PERMA model?

  1. Positive Emotion

  2. Engagement

  3. Meaning

  4. Achievement

  5. Relationships


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The PERMA model, proposed by Martin Seligman, consists of five elements: Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment. Achievement is not explicitly included in this model.

What is the term used to describe the tendency for people to focus on negative information and experiences?

  1. Negativity Bias

  2. Positivity Bias

  3. Confirmation Bias

  4. Illusion of Control

  5. Optimism Bias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Negativity Bias refers to the tendency for individuals to pay more attention to and remember negative information compared to positive information.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for increasing happiness, according to research?

  1. Practicing Gratitude

  2. Spending Time in Nature

  3. Socializing with Friends and Family

  4. Setting High Expectations for Yourself

  5. Engaging in Meaningful Activities


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While setting goals and striving for achievement can be motivating, research suggests that setting excessively high expectations for oneself can lead to stress, disappointment, and decreased happiness.

What is the term used to describe the tendency for people to overestimate their ability to control events?

  1. Illusion of Control

  2. Optimism Bias

  3. Confirmation Bias

  4. Negativity Bias

  5. Positivity Bias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Illusion of Control refers to the tendency for individuals to believe they have more control over outcomes than they actually do.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of flow states, according to Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi?

  1. Complete Absorption in an Activity

  2. Loss of Self-Consciousness

  3. Effortless Action

  4. Sense of Control

  5. Boredom


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Flow states are characterized by intense focus, engagement, and enjoyment, often accompanied by a sense of control and loss of self-consciousness. Boredom is not a characteristic of flow states.

What is the term used to describe the tendency for people to remember positive experiences more vividly and for a longer duration than negative experiences?

  1. Positivity Bias

  2. Negativity Bias

  3. Confirmation Bias

  4. Illusion of Control

  5. Optimism Bias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Positivity Bias refers to the tendency for individuals to remember and focus on positive experiences more than negative ones.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for cultivating gratitude, according to research?

  1. Keeping a Gratitude Journal

  2. Expressing Gratitude to Others

  3. Comparing Yourself to Those Less Fortunate

  4. Focusing on Material Possessions

  5. Practicing Mindfulness


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While gratitude can be cultivated through various practices, focusing on material possessions is not an effective strategy. Gratitude is more about appreciating the positive aspects of life, relationships, and experiences.

What is the term used to describe the tendency for people to believe that good things are more likely to happen to them than to others?

  1. Optimism Bias

  2. Negativity Bias

  3. Confirmation Bias

  4. Illusion of Control

  5. Positivity Bias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Optimism Bias refers to the tendency for individuals to believe that they are less likely to experience negative events and more likely to experience positive events compared to others.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to subjective well-being, according to Diener's model?

  1. Positive Emotion

  2. Engagement

  3. Meaning

  4. Life Satisfaction

  5. Material Wealth


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Diener's model of subjective well-being consists of three components: Positive Emotion, Engagement, and Life Satisfaction. Material Wealth is not explicitly included in this model.

What is the term used to describe the tendency for people to seek out information that confirms their existing beliefs and disregard information that contradicts them?

  1. Confirmation Bias

  2. Negativity Bias

  3. Positivity Bias

  4. Illusion of Control

  5. Optimism Bias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Confirmation Bias refers to the tendency for individuals to seek out information that supports their existing beliefs and disregard information that contradicts them.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for increasing happiness, according to research?

  1. Spending Time with Loved Ones

  2. Helping Others

  3. Pursuing Personal Goals

  4. Comparing Yourself to Others

  5. Engaging in Physical Activity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While setting goals, helping others, and engaging in physical activity can contribute to happiness, comparing yourself to others is generally not a helpful strategy. Social comparison can lead to feelings of inadequacy and decreased self-esteem.

What is the term used to describe the tendency for people to overestimate the likelihood of negative events occurring?

  1. Negativity Bias

  2. Positivity Bias

  3. Confirmation Bias

  4. Illusion of Control

  5. Optimism Bias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Negativity Bias refers to the tendency for individuals to overestimate the likelihood of negative events occurring and underestimate the likelihood of positive events occurring.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of eudaimonic well-being, according to Ryan and Deci?

  1. Purpose in Life

  2. Personal Growth

  3. Autonomy

  4. Material Success

  5. Competence


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Eudaimonic well-being, as defined by Ryan and Deci, consists of characteristics such as purpose in life, personal growth, autonomy, and competence. Material success is not explicitly included in this concept.

What is the term used to describe the tendency for people to believe that they have more control over events than they actually do?

  1. Illusion of Control

  2. Optimism Bias

  3. Confirmation Bias

  4. Negativity Bias

  5. Positivity Bias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Illusion of Control refers to the tendency for individuals to believe that they have more control over outcomes than they actually do.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for increasing happiness, according to research?

  1. Practicing Mindfulness

  2. Setting Realistic Goals

  3. Focusing on the Present Moment

  4. Dwelling on Past Mistakes

  5. Engaging in Social Activities


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While practicing mindfulness, setting realistic goals, focusing on the present moment, and engaging in social activities can contribute to happiness, dwelling on past mistakes is generally not a helpful strategy. It can lead to feelings of regret, guilt, and decreased self-esteem.

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