Myths and evidence

Question 1

Epicurean

Answer 1

Devoted to the pursuit of pleasure

Question 2

Define positive psychology

Answer 2

Study of conditions and processes that contribute to flourishing

Question 3

Wealth and happiness

Answer 3

Happiness plateaued after earning enough for comfortable material existence

Question 4

Lyubomirsky happiness pie chart

Answer 4

50% genetic, 40% Intentional activities, 10% life circumstances

Question 5

Analytic vs intuitive evaluation of truth

Answer 5

Analytic= careful review of the evidence
Intuitive= easy to process it seems true
Familiar through rep
Claims with photo
Claims that rhyme
Claims that are perceptually clear (font/audio)

Question 6

Affective forecasting

Answer 6

Forecast of how possible future events will impact our happiness (sometimes right but often wrong)

Question 7

Immune neglect

Answer 7

Not considering operation of the psychological mechanisms designed to reduce negative affect

Question 8

Hedonic and eudaemonic

Answer 8

Feeling good, functioning well

Question 9

Seligman’s PERMA modal

Answer 9

Positive emotion
Engagement
Relationships (positive)
Meaning
Accomplishment

Question 10

PERMA selection criteria

Answer 10

Each element is related to measures of wellbeing.
Each element is pursued for its own sake and not in order to attain something else.
Each element can be defined and measured separately from the other elements

Question 11

Ryff’s model of wellbeing

Answer 11

Self acceptance
Positive relations
Autonomy
Environmental master
Purpose in life
Personal growth