(Happiness) Flashcards
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Which psychological concept describes the tendency for major life events to have only a temporary effect on overall happiness levels?
Answer: Hedonic adaptation
Hedonic adaptation (also called the hedonic treadmill) describes how people quickly return to a baseline level of happiness after positive or negative events.
A person volunteers regularly at a food bank despite a busy schedule. According to research on happiness, this behavior most likely:
Answer: Increases the volunteer's own sense of well-being
Research consistently shows that prosocial behavior and acts of giving increase the giver's own happiness and well-being.
Which component of happiness refers to an overall cognitive evaluation of one's life as going well?
Answer: Life satisfaction
Life satisfaction is the cognitive appraisal component of subjective well-being, distinct from emotional (affective) components.
Marcus feels deeply fulfilled when using his artistic talents to create meaningful work, even when it's challenging. This type of happiness is best described as:
Answer: Eudaimonic happiness
Eudaimonic happiness comes from living a life of meaning, purpose, and virtue — often through using one's strengths — rather than simply seeking pleasure.
Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'flow' as related to happiness?
Answer: Being completely absorbed in a challenging task that matches one's skill level
Flow, coined by Csikszentmihalyi, is a state of complete absorption in a moderately challenging activity that matches one's skill level.
Research suggests that social relationships contribute to happiness primarily because they:
Answer: Fulfill basic psychological needs for belonging and connection
Strong social relationships fulfill fundamental psychological needs for belonging, connection, and support, which are core drivers of happiness.
A therapist helps a client identify and challenge the belief that 'I can only be happy when everything in my life is perfect.' This intervention targets which barrier to happiness?
Answer: All-or-nothing thinking
All-or-nothing (black-and-white) thinking is a cognitive distortion that prevents happiness by setting impossible perfectionistic standards.