Emotional Intelligence (Happiness) 2

Question 1

Which psychological concept describes the tendency for major life events to have only a temporary effect on overall happiness levels?

Accepted Answer

Hedonic adaptation

Answer

Hedonic adaptation (also called the hedonic treadmill) describes how people quickly return to a baseline level of happiness after positive or negative events.

Question 2

A person volunteers regularly at a food bank despite a busy schedule. According to research on happiness, this behavior most likely:

Accepted Answer

Increases the volunteer's own sense of well-being

Answer

Research consistently shows that prosocial behavior and acts of giving increase the giver's own happiness and well-being.

Question 3

Which component of happiness refers to an overall cognitive evaluation of one's life as going well?

Accepted Answer

Life satisfaction

Answer

Life satisfaction is the cognitive appraisal component of subjective well-being, distinct from emotional (affective) components.

Question 4

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:

Accepted Answer

Eudaimonic happiness

Answer

Eudaimonic happiness comes from living a life of meaning, purpose, and virtue — often through using one's strengths — rather than simply seeking pleasure.

Question 5

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'flow' as related to happiness?

Accepted Answer

Being completely absorbed in a challenging task that matches one's skill level

Answer

Flow, coined by Csikszentmihalyi, is a state of complete absorption in a moderately challenging activity that matches one's skill level.

Emotional Intelligence Practice Test

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Emotional Intelligence (Happiness) 2