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Well-being and Subjective Well-being

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the concepts of well-being and subjective well-being. It covers various aspects of well-being, including its components, determinants, and measurement.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a component of subjective well-being?

  1. Life satisfaction

  2. Positive affect

  3. Negative affect

  4. Purpose in life


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Purpose in life is not a component of subjective well-being, but rather a related concept that can contribute to overall well-being.

According to Diener's tripartite model of subjective well-being, which of the following is NOT a type of well-being?

  1. Cognitive well-being

  2. Affective well-being

  3. Eudaimonic well-being


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Eudaimonic well-being is not a type of well-being according to Diener's tripartite model, but rather a broader concept that encompasses both cognitive and affective well-being.

Which of the following is a determinant of subjective well-being?

  1. Genetics

  2. Personality

  3. Social support

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Genetics, personality, and social support are all determinants of subjective well-being.

Which of the following is a common measure of subjective well-being?

  1. The Satisfaction with Life Scale

  2. The Positive and Negative Affect Schedule

  3. The Diener Satisfaction with Life Scale

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Satisfaction with Life Scale, the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule, and the Diener Satisfaction with Life Scale are all common measures of subjective well-being.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for improving subjective well-being?

  1. Practicing gratitude

  2. Engaging in social activities

  3. Pursuing meaningful goals

  4. Avoiding negative emotions


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Avoiding negative emotions is not a strategy for improving subjective well-being, as it can lead to emotional suppression and other negative consequences.

Which of the following is a characteristic of flourishing?

  1. High levels of positive affect

  2. Low levels of negative affect

  3. A sense of purpose and meaning in life

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Flourishing is characterized by high levels of positive affect, low levels of negative affect, and a sense of purpose and meaning in life.

Which of the following is a characteristic of languishing?

  1. Low levels of positive affect

  2. High levels of negative affect

  3. A lack of purpose and meaning in life

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Languishing is characterized by low levels of positive affect, high levels of negative affect, and a lack of purpose and meaning in life.

Which of the following is a characteristic of depression?

  1. Anhedonia

  2. Hopelessness

  3. Worthlessness

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Depression is characterized by anhedonia, hopelessness, worthlessness, and other negative symptoms.

Which of the following is a characteristic of anxiety?

  1. Worry

  2. Fear

  3. Restlessness

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Anxiety is characterized by worry, fear, restlessness, and other negative symptoms.

Which of the following is a characteristic of stress?

  1. Increased heart rate

  2. Increased blood pressure

  3. Muscle tension

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stress is characterized by increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, muscle tension, and other physiological and psychological symptoms.

Which of the following is a characteristic of resilience?

  1. The ability to bounce back from adversity

  2. The ability to cope with stress

  3. The ability to maintain a positive outlook in the face of challenges

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Resilience is characterized by the ability to bounce back from adversity, cope with stress, and maintain a positive outlook in the face of challenges.

Which of the following is a characteristic of optimism?

  1. The tendency to expect positive outcomes

  2. The tendency to see the glass half full

  3. The tendency to believe that things will turn out for the best

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Optimism is characterized by the tendency to expect positive outcomes, see the glass half full, and believe that things will turn out for the best.

Which of the following is a characteristic of pessimism?

  1. The tendency to expect negative outcomes

  2. The tendency to see the glass half empty

  3. The tendency to believe that things will turn out for the worst

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pessimism is characterized by the tendency to expect negative outcomes, see the glass half empty, and believe that things will turn out for the worst.

Which of the following is a characteristic of self-compassion?

  1. The ability to be kind and understanding towards oneself

  2. The ability to forgive oneself for mistakes

  3. The ability to accept oneself for who one is

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Self-compassion is characterized by the ability to be kind and understanding towards oneself, forgive oneself for mistakes, and accept oneself for who one is.

Which of the following is a characteristic of mindfulness?

  1. The ability to focus on the present moment

  2. The ability to be aware of one's thoughts and feelings

  3. The ability to accept one's thoughts and feelings without judgment

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mindfulness is characterized by the ability to focus on the present moment, be aware of one's thoughts and feelings, and accept one's thoughts and feelings without judgment.

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