Well-Being Quiz #1 (in-class) Flashcards
People in Western nations report “below average” levels of happiness.
F
Self-reports do not show a high degree of match with other indicators of well-being
F
A positive mood helps us interpret events in positive ways
T
Family unity and social cohesion are better predictors of well-being in countries like China than in Canada
T
Pessimists are more open to negative feedback than optimists
F
Happy people expect a “good enough” life rather than the “best possible” life
T
Happier people are less impacted by social comparisons
T
The tendency of extraverts to report greater happiness is due to their cheerful dispositions
T
Extroverts are better at avoiding negative emotions
F
The importance of income to happiness levels is consistent across all income levels
F
Homeless people in the US report higher levels of satisfaction than in Calcutta
F
Happiness levels have risen substantially since the 1950s
F
The act of gazing at luxury goods, such as expensive watches or shoes, can lead to less interest in others
T
Successful psychotherapy is two times more cost-effective in raising happiness than gaining more income
F (32 times more)
Increasing sexual intercourse from once/month to one/week increases happiness as much as a $57,000 raise
T
Feeling too happy may diminish physical health
T
Men and women calculate their well-being differently
T
People tend to attribute positive qualities to good-looking people
T
Most people appear more attractive by simply smiling
T
Being taller than average may have a negative impact on well-being
F
Happiness interventions fit both men and women equally
F
Level of happiness is positively correlated with every level of education
F
Intensity of positive emotion is more important than frequency
F
Nostalgia does not benefit our well-being
F
