(Happiness) Flashcards
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Which of the following best represents the concept of 'subjective well-being' (SWB) as researchers define it?
Answer: A person's own evaluation of their life, including positive affect, negative affect, and life satisfaction
Subjective well-being is a self-reported, multidimensional construct comprising high positive affect, low negative affect, and high life satisfaction.
Research on the 'happiness set point' suggests that approximately what percentage of happiness variation is attributed to genetics?
Answer: About 50%
Lyubomirsky's research suggests approximately 50% of happiness variation is attributable to a genetically determined set point, with 10% from circumstances and 40% from intentional activities.
Sophia is feeling down after a setback. She chooses to write about three specific things that went well that day. This exercise is most directly targeting:
Answer: Gratitude and positive attention retraining
The 'three good things' exercise targets gratitude and trains attention toward positive events, which research shows elevates mood and happiness over time.
A person who has high levels of trait happiness is most likely to display which characteristic in the workplace?
Answer: Greater creativity, productivity, and prosocial behavior toward colleagues
Research by Sonja Lyubomirsky and others shows happy individuals tend to be more creative, productive, and prosocial, making them effective contributors in workplace settings.
Which of the following is an example of 'savoring' as a happiness-enhancing strategy?
Answer: Deliberately slowing down to fully appreciate and extend the enjoyment of a positive experience
Savoring involves deliberately attending to and appreciating positive experiences in the moment or through reflection, thereby intensifying and extending positive emotions.
Research on 'experience vs. material purchases' and happiness consistently shows that:
Answer: Experiential purchases tend to produce more lasting happiness than material ones
Studies by Van Boven and Gilovich show experiential purchases (travel, concerts, etc.) produce more enduring happiness because they are less susceptible to social comparison and hedonic adaptation.
Which of the following best describes the role of 'meaning' in happiness according to self-determination theory?
Answer: A sense of purpose and meaning fulfills the basic psychological need for contribution, enhancing well-being
Self-determination theory identifies autonomy, competence, and relatedness as basic psychological needs, with meaning and purpose emerging from their fulfillment, directly enhancing well-being.