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The Psychology of Economic Well-Being

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the Psychology of Economic Well-Being, which explores the relationship between economic factors and psychological well-being.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a component of subjective well-being, according to Diener's model?

  1. Positive affect

  2. Negative affect

  3. Life satisfaction

  4. Material wealth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Diener's model of subjective well-being consists of three components: positive affect, negative affect, and life satisfaction. Material wealth is not a direct component of subjective well-being, although it can influence it.

The Easterlin paradox refers to the observation that:

  1. Economic growth leads to increased happiness

  2. Happiness levels remain constant despite economic growth

  3. Economic growth leads to decreased happiness

  4. Happiness levels fluctuate independently of economic growth


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Easterlin paradox states that, beyond a certain level of economic development, further economic growth does not lead to significant increases in happiness or subjective well-being.

According to the theory of diminishing marginal utility, as consumption of a good or service increases, the additional satisfaction derived from each additional unit:

  1. Increases

  2. Decreases

  3. Remains constant

  4. Fluctuates randomly


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The theory of diminishing marginal utility states that as consumption of a good or service increases, the additional satisfaction derived from each additional unit decreases.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to economic well-being?

  1. Stable employment

  2. Adequate income

  3. Good health

  4. Strong social connections


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While stable employment, adequate income, and good health are all important factors that can contribute to economic well-being, strong social connections are not directly related to economic factors.

The concept of relative deprivation refers to the feeling of dissatisfaction that arises from comparing one's own economic situation to that of others.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Relative deprivation is a psychological state that occurs when individuals perceive that they are worse off than others in terms of economic resources, opportunities, or social status.

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need must be satisfied before an individual can focus on higher-order needs, such as self-actualization?

  1. Physiological needs

  2. Safety and security needs

  3. Love and belonging needs

  4. Esteem needs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maslow's hierarchy of needs posits that individuals must satisfy their basic physiological needs, such as food, water, and shelter, before they can move on to higher-order needs, such as love, belonging, and self-actualization.

The concept of anchoring bias refers to the tendency for individuals to rely too heavily on initial information when making economic decisions.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anchoring bias is a cognitive bias that occurs when individuals are influenced by the first piece of information they receive, which can lead to inaccurate judgments and decision-making.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for promoting economic well-being?

  1. Investing in education

  2. Providing social safety nets

  3. Encouraging entrepreneurship

  4. Promoting consumerism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While investing in education, providing social safety nets, and encouraging entrepreneurship can all contribute to economic well-being, promoting consumerism is not a sustainable or effective strategy.

The concept of loss aversion refers to the tendency for individuals to feel the pain of losing something more strongly than the pleasure of gaining something of equal value.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Loss aversion is a cognitive bias that leads individuals to place a higher weight on losses compared to gains, resulting in risk-averse behavior and a preference for the status quo.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to subjective well-being?

  1. Autonomy

  2. Competence

  3. Relatedness

  4. Material possessions


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While autonomy, competence, and relatedness are all psychological factors that can contribute to subjective well-being, material possessions are not directly related to psychological well-being.

The concept of hedonic adaptation refers to the tendency for individuals to quickly adapt to positive or negative life events, returning to their baseline level of happiness.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hedonic adaptation is a psychological phenomenon that describes the tendency for individuals to adapt to both positive and negative life events, returning to their baseline level of happiness over time.

Which of the following is NOT a component of Diener's model of subjective well-being?

  1. Positive affect

  2. Negative affect

  3. Life satisfaction

  4. Purpose in life


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Diener's model of subjective well-being consists of three components: positive affect, negative affect, and life satisfaction. Purpose in life is not a direct component of subjective well-being, although it can influence it.

The concept of framing effects refers to the tendency for individuals to make different decisions depending on how the options are presented.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Framing effects are cognitive biases that occur when individuals' decisions are influenced by the way information is presented, even if the underlying options are objectively the same.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for promoting economic well-being?

  1. Reducing income inequality

  2. Investing in healthcare

  3. Promoting financial literacy

  4. Encouraging excessive debt


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While reducing income inequality, investing in healthcare, and promoting financial literacy can all contribute to economic well-being, encouraging excessive debt is not a sustainable or effective strategy.

The concept of the endowment effect refers to the tendency for individuals to place a higher value on objects they own compared to objects they do not own.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The endowment effect is a cognitive bias that leads individuals to overvalue items they own, even if they would not pay as much for the same item if they did not own it.

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