Question 1

The first pillar of the positive psychology movement focuses on the study of

Accepted Answer

A)  the experience of flow. 
B)  subjective well-being. 
C)  a happiness set point. 
D)  emotional literacy. 
A)  the experience of flow. 
B)  subjective well-being. 
C)  a happiness set point. 
D)  emotional literacy.

Question 2

A sense of satisfaction with life is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  the experience of flow. 
B)  the adaption-level phenomenon. 
C)  subjective well-being. 
D)  the feel-good,do-good phenomenon. 
A)  the experience of flow. 
B)  the adaption-level phenomenon. 
C)  subjective well-being. 
D)  the feel-good,do-good phenomenon.

Question 3

Which of the following best explains why,for those who are not poor,more money buys little more than a temporary surge of happiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  relative deprivation 
B)  subjective well-being 
C)  the adaptation-level phenomenon 
D)  the do-good,feel-good phenomenon 
A)  relative deprivation 
B)  subjective well-being 
C)  the adaptation-level phenomenon 
D)  the do-good,feel-good phenomenon

Question 4

Carroll Izard has suggested that love is a mixture of interest-excitement and

Accepted Answer

A)  pride. 
B)  surprise. 
C)  fear. 
D)  joy. 
A)  pride. 
B)  surprise. 
C)  fear. 
D)  joy.

Question 5

A television producer believes that violent TV programs provide viewers an opportunity to reduce their own anger through fantasy.The producer appears to accept the

Accepted Answer

A)  concept of flow. 
B)  adaptation-level phenomenon. 
C)  relative deprivation principle. 
D)  catharsis hypothesis. 
A)  concept of flow. 
B)  adaptation-level phenomenon. 
C)  relative deprivation principle. 
D)  catharsis hypothesis.

Question 6

A celebrity actress experiences ever-increasing levels of professional acclaim following each successful movie role.Yet with each success,she experiences no more than a temporary surge of well-being.This is best explained in terms of the

Accepted Answer

A)  catharsis hypothesis. 
B)  happiness set point. 
C)  do-good,feel-good phenomenon. 
D)  adaptation-level phenomenon. 
A)  catharsis hypothesis. 
B)  happiness set point. 
C)  do-good,feel-good phenomenon. 
D)  adaptation-level phenomenon.

Question 7

After watching a video of his winning game shot in a high school basketball tournament,Jordan was easily persuaded to babysit his little sister while his parents go out for dinner.This best illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)  the adaptation-level phenomenon. 
B)  the feel-good,do-good phenomenon. 
C)  the relative deprivation principle. 
D)  subjective well-being. 
A)  the adaptation-level phenomenon. 
B)  the feel-good,do-good phenomenon. 
C)  the relative deprivation principle. 
D)  subjective well-being.

Question 8

The catharsis hypothesis refers to the idea that

Accepted Answer

A)  anger is always preceded by cognition. 
B)  humans tend to adapt to a given level of stimulation. 
C)  anger is reduced by aggressive action or fantasy. 
D)  anger raises our testosterone level. 
A)  anger is always preceded by cognition. 
B)  humans tend to adapt to a given level of stimulation. 
C)  anger is reduced by aggressive action or fantasy. 
D)  anger raises our testosterone level.

Question 9

One of the major pillars of the positive psychology movement involves the study of

Accepted Answer

A)  aerobic exercise. 
B)  character strengths. 
C)  the feel-good,do-good phenomenon. 
D)  catharsis. 
A)  aerobic exercise. 
B)  character strengths. 
C)  the feel-good,do-good phenomenon. 
D)  catharsis.

Question 10

German students had their brain scanned while someone thwarted their opportunity to earn money.Bloodflow to brain areas that helped students understand their own emotions and make socially appropriate decisions was enhanced among students who

Accepted Answer

A)  perceived the wrongdoer's act as unjustified. 
B)  verbally expressed their feelings of anger. 
C)  experienced forgiveness for the wrongdoer. 
D)  ruminated inwardly about the reasons for their anger. 
A)  perceived the wrongdoer's act as unjustified. 
B)  verbally expressed their feelings of anger. 
C)  experienced forgiveness for the wrongdoer. 
D)  ruminated inwardly about the reasons for their anger.

Question 11

Logan is an unsuccessful businessman who feels little satisfaction with life.To increase his well-being,Logan should

Accepted Answer

A)  imagine what his own life might be like if he became rich and famous. 
B)  compare himself with friends who became rich and successful. 
C)  recall past moments when his life was much more pleasant than it is now. 
D)  imagine what his life might be like if he were suffering from a fatal disease. 
A)  imagine what his own life might be like if he became rich and famous. 
B)  compare himself with friends who became rich and successful. 
C)  recall past moments when his life was much more pleasant than it is now. 
D)  imagine what his life might be like if he were suffering from a fatal disease.

Question 12

People report that they are especially likely to experience anger when they are harmed by an event that is perceived as

Accepted Answer

A)  unusual. 
B)  unintended. 
C)  unjustified. 
D)  unavoidable. 
A)  unusual. 
B)  unintended. 
C)  unjustified. 
D)  unavoidable.

Question 13

Subjective well-being refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  empathy. 
B)  relative deprivation. 
C)  self-perceived happiness. 
D)  physiological arousal. 
A)  empathy. 
B)  relative deprivation. 
C)  self-perceived happiness. 
D)  physiological arousal.

Question 14

People are likely to experience higher levels of ________ if they seek to contribute to their communities rather than simply strive for personal wealth and power.

Accepted Answer

A)  relative deprivation 
B)  behavior feedback 
C)  well-being 
D)  flow 
A)  relative deprivation 
B)  behavior feedback 
C)  well-being 
D)  flow

Question 15

Luciano believes that the best way to get over the anger he feels toward his high school teacher is to scream shameful profanities while hitting a punching bag.His belief best illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)  the relative deprivation principle. 
B)  the adaptation-level phenomenon. 
C)  the catharsis hypothesis. 
D)  the feel-good,do-good phenomenon. 
A)  the relative deprivation principle. 
B)  the adaptation-level phenomenon. 
C)  the catharsis hypothesis. 
D)  the feel-good,do-good phenomenon.

Question 16

According to Carroll Izard,which of the following is NOT a basic emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  fear 
B)  sadness 
C)  anger 
D)  love 
A)  fear 
B)  sadness 
C)  anger 
D)  love

Question 17

Martin Seligman has sought to promote the development of human strengths and virtues by means of

Accepted Answer

A)  a scientific movement known as positive psychology. 
B)  catharsis in expressing your true emotions. 
C)  the adaptation-level phenomenon. 
D)  realizing how resilient we are. 
A)  a scientific movement known as positive psychology. 
B)  catharsis in expressing your true emotions. 
C)  the adaptation-level phenomenon. 
D)  realizing how resilient we are.

Question 18

Jim,a 42-year-old engineer,is unhappy about his yearly salary although it is the highest salary he has ever earned.His wife,Carla,suggests that he vividly recall how little he earned at the age of 32.She also recommends that he watch a TV program about famine victims in Africa.Use your understanding of psychological principles to explain why Carla's suggestions might help to increase Jim's feelings of economic satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Who said that "positive psychology is an umbrella term for the study of positive emotions,positive character traits,and enabling institutions"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ellen Langer 
B)  Martin Seligman 
C)  Julian Rotter 
D)  Sonja Lyubomirsky 
A)  Ellen Langer 
B)  Martin Seligman 
C)  Julian Rotter 
D)  Sonja Lyubomirsky

Question 20

Relative deprivation refers to the tendency for our personal happiness to be heavily influenced by

Accepted Answer

A)  genetics. 
B)  previous experiences. 
C)  bodily arousal. 
D)  others' success. 
A)  genetics. 
B)  previous experiences. 
C)  bodily arousal. 
D)  others' success.

Exam 38: Introduction to Emotion

The first pillar of the positive psychology movement focuses on the study of

A sense of satisfaction with life is known as

Which of the following best explains why,for those who are not poor,more money buys little more than a temporary surge of happiness?

Carroll Izard has suggested that love is a mixture of interest-excitement and

A television producer believes that violent TV programs provide viewers an opportunity to reduce their own anger through fantasy.The producer appears to accept the

A celebrity actress experiences ever-increasing levels of professional acclaim following each successful movie role.Yet with each success,she experiences no more than a temporary surge of well-being.This is best explained in terms of the

After watching a video of his winning game shot in a high school basketball tournament,Jordan was easily persuaded to babysit his little sister while his parents go out for dinner.This best illustrates

The catharsis hypothesis refers to the idea that

One of the major pillars of the positive psychology movement involves the study of

German students had their brain scanned while someone thwarted their opportunity to earn money.Bloodflow to brain areas that helped students understand their own emotions and make socially appropriate decisions was enhanced among students who

Logan is an unsuccessful businessman who feels little satisfaction with life.To increase his well-being,Logan should

People report that they are especially likely to experience anger when they are harmed by an event that is perceived as

Subjective well-being refers to

People are likely to experience higher levels of ________ if they seek to contribute to their communities rather than simply strive for personal wealth and power.

Luciano believes that the best way to get over the anger he feels toward his high school teacher is to scream shameful profanities while hitting a punching bag.His belief best illustrates

According to Carroll Izard,which of the following is NOT a basic emotion?

Martin Seligman has sought to promote the development of human strengths and virtues by means of

Who said that "positive psychology is an umbrella term for the study of positive emotions,positive character traits,and enabling institutions"?

Relative deprivation refers to the tendency for our personal happiness to be heavily influenced by

The History and Scope of Psychology

Thinking Critically with Psychological Science

Research Strategies: How Psychologists Ask and Answer Questions

Neural and Hormonal Systems

The Brain

Behavior Genetics and Evolutionary Psychology

Environmental Influences on Behavior, and Reflections on Nature and Nurture

Prenatal Development and the Newborn

Infancy and Childhood

Adolescence

Adulthood, and Reflections on Developmental Issues

Introduction to Sensation and Perception

Vision

Hearing

Other Senses

Perceptual Organization

Perceptual Interpretation

Waking and Sleeping Rhythms

Hypnosis

Drugs and Consciousness

Classical Conditioning

Operant Conditioning

Learning by Observation

Introduction to Memory

Encoding: Getting Information In

Storage: Retaining Information

Retrieval: Getting Information Out

Forgetting, Memory Construction, and Applying Memory Principles to Your Own Education

Thinking

Language and Thought

Introduction to Intelligence

Assessing Intelligence

Genetic and Environmental Influences on Intelligence

Introduction to Motivation

Hunger

Sexual Motivation and the Need to Belong

Motivation at Work

Experienced Emotion

Expressed Emotion

Stress and Illness

Coping With Stress

Modifying Illness-Related Behaviors

Psychoanalytic Perspective

Humanistic Perspective

Contemporary Research on Personality

Introduction to Psychological Disorders

Anxiety Disorders

Dissociative and Personality Disorders

Mood Disorders

Schizophrenia

The Psychological Therapies

Evaluating Psychotherapies

The Biomedical Therapies

Social Thinking

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