Question 1

How does Sternberg distinguish between Wisdom and Intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wisdom is the 'know-what', intelligence is the 'know-how.' 
B)  Intelligence is more related to interpersonal savvy. 
C)  Wisdom is more associated with resolving major life problems. 
D)  Intelligence can be cultivated, Wisdom is a fixed quality. 
A)  Wisdom is the 'know-what', intelligence is the 'know-how.' 
B)  Intelligence is more related to interpersonal savvy. 
C)  Wisdom is more associated with resolving major life problems. 
D)  Intelligence can be cultivated, Wisdom is a fixed quality. C

Question 2

What is the adaptive value of wisdom according to Csikszentmihalyi and Rathunde (1990)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Through wisdom we make good choices when challenged by the social and physical world. 
B)  Wisdom is a requirement for the development of courage. 
C)  Intelligence only results from wisdom. 
D)  Wisdom results from ideal combination of security and danger during the adolescent years.
Type: E 
A)  Through wisdom we make good choices when challenged by the social and physical world. 
B)  Wisdom is a requirement for the development of courage. 
C)  Intelligence only results from wisdom. 
D)  Wisdom results from ideal combination of security and danger during the adolescent years.
Type: E A

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true regarding the effects of discussing life challenges and dilemmas with loved ones?

Accepted Answer

A)  Older participants benefited more from interactive experiences. 
B)  Younger participants benefited more from interactive experiences. 
C)  People from Asian cultures benefited more from interactive experiences. 
D)  People from Western cultures benefited more from interactive experiences. 
A)  Older participants benefited more from interactive experiences. 
B)  Younger participants benefited more from interactive experiences. 
C)  People from Asian cultures benefited more from interactive experiences. 
D)  People from Western cultures benefited more from interactive experiences. A

Question 4

According to the Balance Theory of Wisdom, what is the goal of Wisdom?

Accepted Answer

A)  Achievement of a common good 
B)  An increase in intelligence 
C)  Maintaining the status quo 
D)  Achieving material wealth 
A)  Achievement of a common good 
B)  An increase in intelligence 
C)  Maintaining the status quo 
D)  Achieving material wealth

Question 5

Discuss the ways in which lifespan researchers such as Erikson, Piaget and Ardelt have shaped our understanding of Wisdom and how Wisdom develops.

Accepted Answer

Lifespan researchers such as Erikson, Pi

Question 6

Which of the following best exemplifies Vital Courage

Accepted Answer

A)  A politician invested in a "greater good" whole places an unpopular vote 
B)  A firefighter saving a child from a burning building 
C)  A soldier standing his ground in a battle 
D)  A child with a heart transplant maintaining intensive treatment even when her prognosis is uncertain 
A)  A politician invested in a "greater good" whole places an unpopular vote 
B)  A firefighter saving a child from a burning building 
C)  A soldier standing his ground in a battle 
D)  A child with a heart transplant maintaining intensive treatment even when her prognosis is uncertain

Question 7

Discuss how courage develops across the lifespan including comparisons between children of different ages, and children versus adults.

Accepted Answer

Courage is a trait that can develop and

Question 8

Who is widely considered to be the author of the serenity prayer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aristotle 
B)  Jean Piaget 
C)  Reinhold Niebuhr 
D)  Robert Sternberg 
A)  Aristotle 
B)  Jean Piaget 
C)  Reinhold Niebuhr 
D)  Robert Sternberg

Question 9

Which of the following was NOT found in Robinson's review of the early western conceptualizations of Wisdom?

Accepted Answer

A)  That which is found in people seeking a contemplative life 
B)  Theoretical thought and knowledge 
C)  The practical nature displayed by great statesmen 
D)  Scientific understanding 
A)  That which is found in people seeking a contemplative life 
B)  Theoretical thought and knowledge 
C)  The practical nature displayed by great statesmen 
D)  Scientific understanding

Question 10

What processes are balanced in the Balance Theory of Wisdom?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reason and emotion 
B)  Selfishness and altruism 
C)  Interests and environment 
D)  Intelligence and maturity 
A)  Reason and emotion 
B)  Selfishness and altruism 
C)  Interests and environment 
D)  Intelligence and maturity

Question 11

In their Values In Action classification system, Peterson and Seligman considered which of the following to be a core human virtue related to courage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Authenticity 
B)  Valor 
C)  Enthusiasm 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Authenticity 
B)  Valor 
C)  Enthusiasm 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

Austrian school children age 6 to 10 were asked "What are wise persons like?" Children replied that wise people fell into the following categories:

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive, appearance, abilities, and had awareness of others thoughts. 
B)  cognitive, affective, behavioral, and somatic. 
C)  cognitive, empathetic, moral, and had awareness of others thoughts. 
D)  virtuous, generous, empathetic, and had awareness of others thoughts. 
A)  cognitive, appearance, abilities, and had awareness of others thoughts. 
B)  cognitive, affective, behavioral, and somatic. 
C)  cognitive, empathetic, moral, and had awareness of others thoughts. 
D)  virtuous, generous, empathetic, and had awareness of others thoughts.

Question 13

With regard to gender differences about the nature of wisdom,

Accepted Answer

A)  men who were wise tend to follow a more cognitive orientation, while women who were wise tended to follow an affective orientation. 
B)  women who were wise tend to follow a more cognitive orientation, while men who were wise tended to follow an affective orientation. 
C)  younger people who were wise tend to follow a more cognitive orientation, while older people who were wise tended to follow an affective orientation. 
D)  older people who were wise tend to follow a more cognitive orientation, while younger people who were wise tended to follow an affective orientation. 
A)  men who were wise tend to follow a more cognitive orientation, while women who were wise tended to follow an affective orientation. 
B)  women who were wise tend to follow a more cognitive orientation, while men who were wise tended to follow an affective orientation. 
C)  younger people who were wise tend to follow a more cognitive orientation, while older people who were wise tended to follow an affective orientation. 
D)  older people who were wise tend to follow a more cognitive orientation, while younger people who were wise tended to follow an affective orientation.

Question 14

According to Haase, what determines how people become courageous?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some people are "born heroes." 
B)  Courage is genetically determined. 
C)  Courage develops through attitudes and methods of coping. 
D)  Courage can only develop from physical dangers or illnesses. 
A)  Some people are "born heroes." 
B)  Courage is genetically determined. 
C)  Courage develops through attitudes and methods of coping. 
D)  Courage can only develop from physical dangers or illnesses.

Question 15

Discuss the characteristics of people who are wise, in general, and including cultural and gender differences.

Accepted Answer

Wise people generally possess a combinat

Question 16

What decade has been found to be a major time in the development of wisdom?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 - 25 
B)  26 - 35 
C)  36 - 45 
D)  46 - 55 
A)  15 - 25 
B)  26 - 35 
C)  36 - 45 
D)  46 - 55

Question 17

Which type of courage did Senator John McCain indicate can be strengthened when he said "The first time you stand up to a bully it's hard. The second time it's not so hard."

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical courage 
B)  Psychological courage 
C)  Vital courage 
D)  Moral courage 
A)  Physical courage 
B)  Psychological courage 
C)  Vital courage 
D)  Moral courage

Question 18

Studies with young adults have found that wisdom is related to

Accepted Answer

A)  having a solid and consistent ego. 
B)  having a greater investment in hedonistic pursuits. 
C)  having high intelligence. 
D)  having a broad skills set. 
A)  having a solid and consistent ego. 
B)  having a greater investment in hedonistic pursuits. 
C)  having high intelligence. 
D)  having a broad skills set.

Question 19

According to Putman, which of the following types of courage most lacks training, and is least well represented in literature and movies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Civil courage 
B)  Psychological courage 
C)  Moral courage 
D)  Physical courage 
A)  Civil courage 
B)  Psychological courage 
C)  Moral courage 
D)  Physical courage

Question 20

What did the "Hemingway code" suggest as a code of conduct for Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strength, knowledge and courage 
B)  Courage, wisdom and valor 
C)  Knowledge, wisdom and strength 
D)  Valor, strength and knowledge 
A)  Strength, knowledge and courage 
B)  Courage, wisdom and valor 
C)  Knowledge, wisdom and strength 
D)  Valor, strength and knowledge

How does Sternberg distinguish between Wisdom and Intelligence?

What is the adaptive value of wisdom according to Csikszentmihalyi and Rathunde (1990)?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the effects of discussing life challenges and dilemmas with loved ones?

According to the Balance Theory of Wisdom, what is the goal of Wisdom?

Discuss the ways in which lifespan researchers such as Erikson, Piaget and Ardelt have shaped our understanding of Wisdom and how Wisdom develops.

Which of the following best exemplifies Vital Courage

Discuss how courage develops across the lifespan including comparisons between children of different ages, and children versus adults.

Who is widely considered to be the author of the serenity prayer?

Which of the following was NOT found in Robinson's review of the early western conceptualizations of Wisdom?

What processes are balanced in the Balance Theory of Wisdom?

In their Values In Action classification system, Peterson and Seligman considered which of the following to be a core human virtue related to courage?

Austrian school children age 6 to 10 were asked "What are wise persons like?" Children replied that wise people fell into the following categories:

With regard to gender differences about the nature of wisdom,

According to Haase, what determines how people become courageous?

Discuss the characteristics of people who are wise, in general, and including cultural and gender differences.

What decade has been found to be a major time in the development of wisdom?

Which type of courage did Senator John McCain indicate can be strengthened when he said "The first time you stand up to a bully it's hard. The second time it's not so hard."

Studies with young adults have found that wisdom is related to

According to Putman, which of the following types of courage most lacks training, and is least well represented in literature and movies?

What did the "Hemingway code" suggest as a code of conduct for Americans?

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Exam 9: Wisdom and Courage: Characteristics of the Wise and the Brave

How does Sternberg distinguish between Wisdom and Intelligence?

What is the adaptive value of wisdom according to Csikszentmihalyi and Rathunde (1990)?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the effects of discussing life challenges and dilemmas with loved ones?

According to the Balance Theory of Wisdom, what is the goal of Wisdom?

Discuss the ways in which lifespan researchers such as Erikson, Piaget and Ardelt have shaped our understanding of Wisdom and how Wisdom develops.

Which of the following best exemplifies Vital Courage

Discuss how courage develops across the lifespan including comparisons between children of different ages, and children versus adults.

Who is widely considered to be the author of the serenity prayer?

Which of the following was NOT found in Robinson's review of the early western conceptualizations of Wisdom?

What processes are balanced in the Balance Theory of Wisdom?

In their Values In Action classification system, Peterson and Seligman considered which of the following to be a core human virtue related to courage?

Austrian school children age 6 to 10 were asked "What are wise persons like?" Children replied that wise people fell into the following categories:

With regard to gender differences about the nature of wisdom,

According to Haase, what determines how people become courageous?

Discuss the characteristics of people who are wise, in general, and including cultural and gender differences.

What decade has been found to be a major time in the development of wisdom?

Which type of courage did Senator John McCain indicate can be strengthened when he said "The first time you stand up to a bully it's hard. The second time it's not so hard."

Studies with young adults have found that wisdom is related to

According to Putman, which of the following types of courage most lacks training, and is least well represented in literature and movies?

What did the "Hemingway code" suggest as a code of conduct for Americans?

Welcome to Positive Psychology

Eastern and Western Perspectives on Positive Psychology: How Me We Us Might Bridge the Gap

Classifications and Measures of Strengths and Positive Outcomes

The Role of Culture Developing Strengths and Living Well

Living Well at Every Stage of Life

The Principles of Pleasure: Understanding Positive Affect, Positive Emotions, Happiness and Well-Being

Making the Most of Emotional Experiences: Emotion-Focused Coping, Emotional Intelligence, Socioemotional Selectivity, and Emotional Storytelling

Seeing Our Futures Through Self-Efficacy, Optimism, and Hope

Mindfulness, Flow, and Spirituality: in Search of Optimal Experiences

Empathy and Egotism: Portals to Altruism, Gratitude, and Forgiveness

Attachment, Love, and Flourishing Relationships

Balanced Conceptualizations of Mental Health and Behavior

Preventing the Bad and Promoting the Good

Positive Schooling and Good Work: the Psychology of Gainful Employment and the Education That Gets Us There

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