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  1. According to Barbara Fredrickson’s Broaden and Build theory, positive emotions:
    a) Help build emotional and intellectual resources
    b) Decrease motivation in the face of challenges
    c) Narrow our focus and limit cognitive flexibility
    d) Are primarily short-lived and superficial
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  1. According to Keyes & Lopez, what does “flourishing” mean in the Complete Mental Health classification system?
    a) Low well-being and low mental illness
    b) Low well-being and high mental illness
    c) High well-being and low mental illness
    d) High well-being and high mental illness
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C

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  1. Affective forecasting primarily studies:
    a) How people feel about others
    b) Predicting feelings based on goal attainment
    c) The impact of social interactions on mental well-being
    d) The effects of emotions on health
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  1. Bottom-up theory in subjective well-being focuses on:
    a) Societal standards of happiness
    b) Personal perceptions of happiness derived from life domains
    c) The role of genetics in emotional state
    d) The influence of personality traits on well-being
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B

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  1. Couples with high relationship satisfaction tend to demonstrate what attribution style?
    a) Situational for both negative and positive behaviors
    b) Stable for both negative and positive behaviors
    c) Dispositional for negative behavior and situational for positive behavior
    d) Dispositional for positive behavior and situational for negative behavior
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D

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  1. Emotional intelligence includes which of the following abilities?
    a) High levels of extrinsic motivation
    b) Acquiring wealth through relationships
    c) Managing one’s own emotions
    d) Competence in technical skills
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C

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  1. Eudaimonia refers to which of the following concepts?
    a) An absence of mental illness
    b) A pursuit of external rewards
    c) A condition of flourishing and completeness
    d) A theory focused solely on minimizing suffering
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C

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  1. How does mindfulness increase well-being?
    a) By ensuring happiness is maximized in all situations
    b) Through metacognitive awareness of thoughts and emotions
    c) By promoting avoidance strategies
    d) By reducing the complexity of experiences
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B

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  1. In humanistic psychology, what is emphasized in theories of optimal personality development?
    a) Self-actualization
    b) Cognitive restructuring
    c) Psychoanalysis
    d) Behavioral conditioning
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  1. Peak aging includes which dimension among the following?
    a) Wisdom and emotional maturity
    b) Focus solely on physical health
    c) Increased credit ratings
    d) Enhanced financial security
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  1. Positive social relationships have the strongest impact on:
    a) Athletes in competitive settings
    b) Female well-being and health
    c) Younger individuals
    d) Males in social groups
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B

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  1. Self-Determination Theory (SDT) suggests that the three basic needs are:
    a) Competence, relatedness, and autonomy
    b) Power, control, and influence
    c) Affection, communication, and trust
    d) Achievement, recognition, and friendship
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  1. The Hedonic Treadmill concept suggests that:
    a) Individuals can maintain happiness through constant new experiences
    b) Happiness is primarily derived from external validations
    c) Happiness can be measured by historical standards
    d) People tend to set increasingly higher goals while seeking happiness
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D

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  1. The Michelangelo Phenomenon describes:
    a) The act of ignoring each other’s aspirations
    b) The isolation felt in close relationships
    c) The way partners hinder personal growth in a relationship
    d) How partners support each other’s development toward their ideal selves
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D

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  1. The characteristic of flow describes:
    a) Engagement in an activity for its own sake
    b) A passive approach to challenges
    c) A state of high anxiety during performance
    d) Reliance on external achievements for satisfaction
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  1. Top-down theory suggests well-being is influenced by:
    a) External environmental factors
    b) Random life occurrences
    c) Personality traits and cognitive tendencies
    d) Subjective life satisfaction assessments
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C

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  1. Vitality refers to:
    a) An avoidance of social engagement
    b) Lower energy levels and motivation
    c) A positive feeling of aliveness and energy
    d) A state of emotional numbness
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C

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  1. What are the “Blue Zones”?
    a) Specific neighborhoods with high property values
    b) Cities with a focus on economic growth
    c) Areas where people live to 100 at rates much higher than average
    d) Regions known for their cultural contributions
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C

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  1. What does “core affect” encompass?
    a) The ability to control negative emotions
    b) Pleasant/unpleasant and activated/deactivated emotional dimensions
    c) The impact of external experiences on well-being
    d) A stable sense of happiness
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B

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  1. What does Livability Theory emphasize as crucial for well-being?
    a) Access to economic and social benefits
    b) Personal achievements and accolades
    c) Individual personality traits
    d) Private financial success
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  1. What does extrinsic motivation rely on?
    a) External rewards and incentives
    b) Natural curiosity and exploration
    c) Internal satisfaction from the activity
    d) Passion for the task
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  1. What is hedonism primarily focused on?
    a) The pursuit of intellectual achievements
    b) The pursuit of social relationships
    c) The pursuit of individual sensual pleasures
    d) The pursuit of economic success
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C

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  1. What is the primary goal of capitalization in social support?
    a) To diminish mutual relationships
    b) To gain social support through shared experiences
    c) To compete for attention
    d) To promote individual achievements
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B

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  1. Which of the following is NOT one of Aristotle’s 12 basic virtues?
    a) Ambivalence
    b) Justice
    c) Honor
    d) Temperance
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  1. Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of people in Blue Zones?
    a) High consumption of processed foods
    b) Strong social connections
    c) Regular physical activity
    d) Strong sense of purpose
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According to Self-Determination Theory, which of the following is NOT one of the basic needs?
a) Self-esteem
b) Relatedness
c) Autonomy
d) Competence

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How is “Flow” best described?
a) A stressful experience
b) A competitive drive
c) A state of high anxiety
d) An effortless state of engagement

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D

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How many basic virtues are outlined in Aristotelian Virtues leading to eudaimonia?
a) 10
b) 8
c) 12
d) 15

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C

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The Michelangelo Phenomenon emphasizes what aspect of close relationships?
a) Competitive nature of partnerships
b) Shared hobbies
c) Support for personal development
d) Financial collaboration

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C

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What does the term “Vitality” refer to in the context of well-being?
a) Energy and aliveness
b) Financial resources
c) Social status
d) Professional success

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What is considered the greatest psychological influence on longevity?
a) Wealth
b) Diet
c) Positive Relationships
d) Education

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C

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What is the primary finding of the “Blue Zones” research?
a) Individualism is key to a longer life
b) Wealth is the main determinant of longevity
c) Community and purpose prolong life
d) Environmental factors have no influence on longevity

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C

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What is the primary focus of Hedonism?
a) Interpersonal relations
b) Pursuit of individual sensual pleasures
c) Development of virtues
d) Achievement of long-term goals

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B

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What is the relationship between altruism and longevity?
a) Altruism decreases life span
b) Altruism may increase longevity
c) Altruism has no effect on longevity
d) Altruism is only beneficial for mental health

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B

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What type of motivation is driven by external rewards or guilt?
a) Autonomy
b) Intrinsic Motivation
c) Controlled Motivation
d) Self-Determination

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C

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Which classification indicates a state of high well-being and low mental illness?
a) Struggling
b) Languishing
c) Floundering
d) Flourishing

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D

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Which concept refers to an ability to recognize and reason with emotions?
a) Emotional Regulation
b) Emotional Intelligence
c) Emotional Reinforcement
d) Emotional Awareness

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B

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Which dimension is NOT part of Peak Aging?
a) Insight
b) Ostentation
c) Wisdom
d) Playfulness

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B

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of people in the Blue Zones?
a) Eating smaller portions of food
b) Staying physically active
c) Engaging in high-stress lifestyles
d) Having a strong sense of purpose

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C

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Which theory emphasizes optimal personality development and self-actualization?
a) Humanistic Psychology
b) Emotion Regulation Theory
c) Hedonism
d) Core Affect

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A

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According to Self-Determination Theory, which of the following is NOT one of the basic needs?
a) Self-esteem
b) Relatedness
c) Autonomy
d) Competence

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A

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Affective Forecasting relates to what concept?
a) Assessing others’ perceptions of emotions
b) Predicting future emotions based on current experiences
c) Understanding past emotions for future experiences
d) The measurement of subjective well-being

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B

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In Sternberg’s Love Triangle, which three components make up love?
a) Affection, respect, and companionship
b) Passion, intimacy, and commitment
c) Desire, dependency, and intimacy
d) Passion, affection, and commitment

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B

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Mindfulness primarily increases well-being by:
a) Focusing on the future and distant goals
b) Ignoring negative thoughts and emotions
c) Enhancing cognitive dissonance
d) Promoting conscious awareness of the present

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D

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The Bottom-up Theory proposes that overall well-being is measured by:
a) The memory of past achievements
b) The impact of personality traits on happiness
c) Global life satisfaction across various domains
d) A singular view of emotional states

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C

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What are the “Blue Zones”?
a) Geographic regions of low birth rates
b) zones defined by extreme poverty
c) Regions with technological advancements
d) Areas known for high rates of centenarians

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D

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What does the Hedonic Treadmill refer to?
a) The experience of flow
b) Constantly setting higher goals for happiness
c) A fixed level of happiness
d) Continuous satisfaction from low-level goals

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B

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What is Capitalization in the context of positive psychology?
a) Withholding personal achievements from others
b) Focusing solely on negative experiences
c) Reducing one’s emotional experiences
d) Engaging in conversation to enhance social support

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D

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What is characterized by Extrinsic Motivation?
a) A natural inclination towards self-fulfillment
b) Being internally driven to achieve a task
c) Engaging in activity for its own sake
d) Feeling compelled by external rewards

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D

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What is meant by Subjective Well-Being?
a) A person’s overall emotional state
b) The absence of mental illness
c) The traditional measures of happiness
d) Life satisfaction and happiness levels

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D

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What role does marriage play in subjective well-being?
a) It can lead to negative emotional states.
b) It significantly enhances happiness and satisfaction.
c) It is irrelevant to life satisfaction.
d) It is a temporary phase in life.

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B

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Which of the following is NOT one of the Aristotelian virtues?
a) Justice
b) Fearlessness
c) Temperance
d) Truthfulness

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B

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Which theory suggests that improvements in environment can enhance well-being?
a) Hedonic Treadmill
b) Livability Theory
c) Top-Down Theory
d) Flow Theory

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B

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Who created the Broaden and Build theory?
a) Martin Seligman
b) Sigmund Freud
c) Daniel Kahneman
d) Barbara Fredrickson

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D

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According to Humanistic Psychology, which research methods are preferred?
a) Individual case studies
b) Statistical analyses
c) Experimental designs
d) Surveys

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A

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According to the Longevity Project by Martin and Friedman, longevity is linked with what factors?
a) Financial wealth exclusively
b) Commitment to work and having friends
c) Social media engagement
d) High levels of physical activity only

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B

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Emotional Intelligence encompasses how many characteristics?
a) 10
b) 5
c) 3
d) 7

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B

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The Fundamental Attribution Error describes a bias in what?
a) Overvaluing situational factors in one’s own behavior
b) Misjudging the reasons for others’ behaviors
c) Focusing only on external rewards for motivation
d) Attributing personal successes to luck

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B

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The Top-Down Theory focuses on what aspect of well-being?
a) Personal interpretations and cognitions
b) Situational contexts
c) Social relationships
d) Environmental factors

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A

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What does the Bottom-up Theory propose regarding well-being?
a) It is influenced solely by personality traits
b) It arises from assessing satisfaction in life domains
c) It is a fixed characteristic
d) It is determined by genetic factors=

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B

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What is a possible outcome of positive social relationships?
a) Increased feelings of loneliness
b) Enhanced longevity
c) Decreased life satisfaction
d) Greater difficulty in achieving goals

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B

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Which component of Positive Relationships is most influential for female well-being?
a) Financial support
b) Emotional intelligence
c) Altruism
d) Positive social interactions

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D

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Which of the following is characteristic of the “Blue Zones”?
a) Low consumption of fruits and vegetables
b) High levels of chronic illness
c) Strong social connections and purpose
d) Inactivity and isolation

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C

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Which quality includes components of insight, wisdom, and playfulness?
a) Emotional Intelligence
b) Positive Relationships
c) Peak Aging
d) Subjective Well-Being

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C

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How does mindfulness impact well-being?
a) It satisfies basic psychological needs and enhances present awareness
b) It leads to avoidance of thoughts
c) It increases stress by focusing on the past
d) It has no identifiable effects on well-being

A

A

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Which of the following is NOT one of the basic Aristotelian virtues?
a) Creativity
b) Temperance
c) Courage
d) Justice

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A

67
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Which type of love is characterized by Passion, Commitment, and Intimacy?
a) Compassionate Love
b) Romantic Love
c) Consummate Love
d) Fatuous Love

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C

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Which term describes emotions that can
lead to new adaptive behavior according
to the Broaden-and-Build model?
a) Negative emotions
b) Basic emotions
c) Positive emotions
d) Core affects

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C

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According to Fredrickson’s broaden-and-build
model, which emotion contributes to a desire
to share feelings with others?
a) Sadness
b) Fear
c) Love
d) Anger

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C

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The broaden-and-build model suggests
positive emotions can lead to:
a) Short-lived emotional benefits
b) An increase in negative emotions
c) A greater cognitive flexibility
d) A reduction in social interactions

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C

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According to the broaden-and-build model,
positive emotions lead to the development of
what kind of resources?
a) Immediate gratification
b) Coping mechanisms
c) Durable personal resources
d) Basic survival skills

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C

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What does the term “autotelic” refer to in
the context of flow experiences?
a) Uncontrollable emotions
b) Motivation driven by external rewards
c) Engaging in an activity for its own sake
d) Compulsive behaviors

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C

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What is the fundamental attribution error?
a) Misinterpreting a spouse’s jealousy
b) Assessing one’s own behavior as situational while assessing
others as dispositional
c) Failing to recognize one’s own flaws
d) Making negative comments about oneself

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B

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Which type of love is characterized by a
combination of intimacy and commitment?
a) Passionate love
b) Fatuous love
c) Compassionate love
d) Consummate love

A

C

75
Q

What type of love is characterized by intimacy and passion?
a) Fatuous Love
b) Compassionate Love
c) Romantic Love
d) Consummate Love

A

C

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