Question 1

______ is a hallmark of science because it demonstrates when a study is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Replication; repeatable 
B)  Publication; useful 
C)  Peer review; accepted 
D)  Statistical significance; true A

Question 2

______ re-tests the basic idea of an original study, but intentionally changes certain aspects of the procedure.

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct replication 
B)  Conceptual replication 
C)  Creative replication 
D)  Elaboration B

Question 3

Grit is strongly positively associated with the big five trait of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  conscientiousness 
B)  extraversion 
C)  agreeableness 
D)  emotional stability 
E)  openness to experience
F) All of these A

Question 4

Before data is collected, a study's procedure and analyses are planned and recorded with a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  pre-registration 
B)  ledger 
C)  p-hack 
D)  replication procedure

Question 5

What are the main contributions of positive psychology when it comes to understanding emotions and subjective well-being?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Implementation intentions predict successful goal pursuit among people who ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  use them spontaneously 
B)  have been taught to use them 
C)  are very low in self-compassion 
D)  use them in a group of people 
E)  Both use them spontaneously and have been taught to use them

Question 7

Describe both growth and fixed mindsets. How do they relate to performance and happiness? Provide relevant examples to support your answers.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

When trying to break a habit, it is useful to identify the ______ of the undesirable behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A)  motivation 
B)  intention 
C)  cue 
D)  mindset

Question 9

______ is important for habit formation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Motivation 
B)  Spacing 
C)  Repetition 
D)  Personality

Question 10

People who believe that personal characteristics are malleable and flexible have ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  growth mindsets 
B)  incremental theories 
C)  fixed mindsets 
D)  both growth mindsets and incremental theories

Question 11

Pursuing ______ is both difficult to stick with over time and less rewarding.

Accepted Answer

A)  intrinsic goals 
B)  specific goals 
C)  extrinsic goals 
D)  personal goals

Question 12

Why are habits important to goals? How can habits be developed to help meet goals? Support your answers with relevant examples.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

______ is a statistical term that represents findings that appear true when in reality, they are false.

Accepted Answer

A)  Publication bias 
B)  Replication crisis 
C)  False-positive 
D)  True-negative

Question 14

______ helps describe the characteristics of goals that produce optimal performance in structured domains such as school and workplaces.

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-determination theory 
B)  Goal setting theory 
C)  Broaden and build theory 
D)  Performance theory

Question 15

Without ______, goals lose their ability to motivate.

Accepted Answer

A)  extrinsic incentives 
B)  other people 
C)  a positive outlook 
D)  pleasure 
E)  commitment

Exam 10: Looking Forward

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