Quiz Questions

Question 1

Tal Ben Shahar described a study conducted at Duke Medical Center examining treatments for major depression. Which group in the study had the best long-term outcomes (lowest relapse rates)?

Answer 1

Exercise

Question 2

Hedonic Adaptation refers to the notion that:

Answer 2

we tend to return to a set level of happiness despite life’s ups and downs.

Question 3

Which of the following are happiness “myths” emphasized by Lybomirsky?:

Answer 3

• Happiness must be found.
• Happiness lies in changing our circumstances.
• You either have it or you don’t.

Question 4

As summarized by Lyubomirsky, 50% of your happiness is attributable to what?

Answer 4

Your genes

Question 5

Hedonic adaptation can occur with…

Answer 5

Both good and bad events

Question 6

Happy people have stronger immune systems….

Answer 6

and fewer cardiovascular diseases

Question 7

What are the 5 “Hows” of sustainable happiness emphasized by Lyubomirsky?

Answer 7

1) Positive emotion
2) Optimal timing and variety
3) Social support
4) Motivation, Effort, Commitment
5) Habit

Question 8

Emily Esfahani Smith highlighted four pillars of meaning:

Answer 8

Belonging, Purpose, Transcendence, and storytelling

Question 9

According to Viktor Frankl, what are the three sources of meaning?

Answer 9

Purposeful work, love, courage in the face of difficulty

Question 10

According to Frankl, when you truly love someone you begin to see the potential he or she has…

Answer 10

It helps them actually change

Question 11

Purpose is…

Answer 11

defined as a personal, authentic set of life aims that guides actions, pulls us into the future, and gives life meaning

Question 12

Based on ideas from the “Why Purpose Matters” section of the module, it can be concluded that if a man’s wife dies, he can find solace by…

Answer 12

Finding meaning in her death.

Question 13

Purpose is like a ______ while a goal is like a ______

Answer 13

compass, landmark

Question 14

According to the reading (and similar to Purpose), values are like:

Answer 14

compass

Question 15

It’s better to focus on ______ than _____

Answer 15

values, goals

Question 16

The Cresswell et al. (2005) study on stress and values found that:

Answer 16

affirming one’s values can lead to healthier stress responses.

Question 17

Another analogy proposed in the reading is that values can be like a:

Answer 17

Rudder

Question 18

According to Naik et al., which of the following are components of mindfulness? (select all that apply)

Answer 18

Presence, acceptance, purpose

Question 19

Mindfulness is about nurturing the…

Answer 19

seeds of your potential

Question 20

Which of the following is true about the human brain?

Answer 20

Our brains are wired to habitually look beyond the present moment.

Question 21

What are some benefits of exercising mindfulness?

Answer 21

• Significantly reduced stress, anxiety, and negative emotions
• Increased mental flexibility and focus
• Enhanced immune system functioning

Question 22

What is mindfulness

Answer 22

Present-moment awareness with acceptance.

Question 23

Which of the following does James Allen say about dreams?

Answer 23

“Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so shall you become…dreams are the seedlings of realities.”

Question 24

John is experiencing symptoms of depression. Consequently, he has learned to cope with unhealthy measures, such as drugs or alcohol. Assuming his therapist practices ACT, which method is she most likely to use?

Answer 24

She asks him to write down all the emotional coping strategies and assess their long-term effectiveness and damage to his quality of life.

Question 25

Which skills are a subset of mindfulness skills?

Answer 25

Acceptance​​​​​​​, Cognitive defusion, Contact with the present moment, The observing self

Question 26

Tina is struggling with being overly-critical of herself. Which of the following would a mindfulness expert suggest she do?

Answer 26

Observe these thoughts with openness, but determine if they are taking her where she wants to be in life

Question 27

Thoughts are not…

Answer 27

facts

Question 28

Which of these conditions was NOT said to be helped by meditating (Lyubomirsky reading)?

Answer 28

Diabetes

Question 29

In the article from the Scientific American, what are some of the benefits of meditation observed in expert meditators compared to novice meditators? Choose all that apply.

Answer 29

Expert meditators
- less anxiety
- more focused w/less effort
- had reduced activity of inflammation-related genes
- had a higher pain tolerance

Question 30

According to Lyubomirsky, ________ can actually make you feel more positive and increase well-being.

Answer 30

acting like a happy person

Question 31

What is meant by Suffering = Pain x Resistance?

Answer 31

Painful experiences are inevitable, but suffering is multiplied when we try to avoid negative emotions or push them away.

Question 32

What are the 3 A’s of working with difficult emotions?

Answer 32

Acknowledge, allow, accommodate

Question 33

What are some savoring exercises according to lyubomirsky?

Answer 33

• Relish ordinary experiences
• Seek the bittersweet
• Wax nostalgic

Question 34

Which statement most closely aligns with the definition of savoring?

Answer 34

“The good things in life are to be enjoyed, not merely lived through, which requires slowing down.”

Question 35

Which one of these best exemplifies savoring?

Answer 35

Looking forward to future plans and goals

Question 36

Which of the following quotes by Helen Keller best demonstrates the message of her essay, “Three Days to See”?

Answer 36

“Make the most of every sense; glory in all the facets of pleasure and beauty which the world reveals to you through the several means of contact which Nature provides.”

Question 37

What is a way to intensify savoring experiences?

Answer 37

Sharing the experience with others.

Question 38

Lyubomirsky said writing in a gratitude journal ______ leads to more happiness than writing daily.

Answer 38

once in a while

Question 39

Concerning writing gratitude letters, which of these was still noted to increase happiness?

Answer 39

Writing the letter but not sending it

Question 40

What are some strategies for increasing and expressing gratitude?

Answer 40

-Visualizing worst-case scenarios of your life to appreciate what you have

-Writing down highlights from the week in a designated journal

• Setting a reminder on your phone for several times a day to reflect on the gifts you have been given

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of gratitude?

Answer 41

Gratitude increases hedonic adaptation

Question 42

Which statement best defines optimism?

Answer 42

The ability to accept the full spectrum of inner experience and choose the perspective that maximizes well-being.

Question 43

Andrew’s roommates are constantly screaming, loudly laughing, and blasting country music in the apartment. No matter what he does, he cannot get his roommates to quiet down. He lives too far from school to go study there, so he just suffers through it. After the semester, new roommates move in who are also loud, but Andrew never asks them to quiet down, even though they likely would if he did. Andrew is probably suffering from:

Answer 43

Learned helplessness

Question 44

________ leads to feelings of inferiority, distress, and loss of self-esteem,

Answer 44

Upward comparison

Question 45

______ leads to feelings of guilt, and need to cope with others’ envy and resentment

Answer 45

downward comparison