(Happiness) Flashcards
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According to positive psychology research, which activity has the strongest evidence for increasing lasting happiness?
Answer: Practicing gratitude regularly
Gratitude practices have the strongest and most replicated evidence in positive psychology research for increasing lasting happiness and well-being.
The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions, developed by Barbara Fredrickson, proposes that happiness:
Answer: Broadens our awareness and builds lasting psychological resources
Fredrickson's broaden-and-build theory holds that positive emotions broaden our thought-action repertoires and build enduring personal resources.
Priya has been feeling unhappy and notices she spends a lot of time ruminating on past mistakes. An emotionally intelligent response would be to:
Answer: Practice mindful self-compassion and redirect attention to the present
Mindful self-compassion interrupts rumination cycles by encouraging present-moment awareness and treating oneself with kindness rather than harsh self-judgment.
Which statement best describes the relationship between money and happiness according to well-being research?
Answer: Money increases happiness up to a point by meeting basic needs, then the effect diminishes
Research (including Kahneman and Deaton's landmark study) shows income improves emotional well-being up to a threshold that meets basic needs, after which additional wealth has diminishing returns.
Daniel is emotionally intelligent and generally happy. When he encounters an unfair situation at work, he is most likely to:
Answer: Acknowledge his frustration while constructively addressing the issue
Emotionally intelligent, happy people can acknowledge negative emotions authentically while channeling them constructively rather than suppressing or being overwhelmed by them.
What does research show about the impact of mindfulness meditation on happiness?
Answer: It reduces default-mode network activity linked to mind-wandering and rumination, boosting happiness
Mindfulness meditation reduces activity in the default-mode network associated with mind-wandering and rumination, which are linked to lower happiness.
A colleague seems outwardly cheerful but frequently suppresses genuine negative emotions. According to emotional intelligence research, this pattern is likely to result in:
Answer: Reduced authentic happiness and potential health consequences
Emotional suppression is associated with reduced authentic well-being, poorer relationship quality, and adverse health outcomes according to emotion regulation research.