Question 1

______________ is a positive trait typified by recognizing and concentrating on the good things in one's life and being thankful for them.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hope
B)  Spirituality
C)  Resilience
D)  Gratitude

Question 2

The assumption that the meaning in life involves something larger than the self or one's own existence is

Accepted Answer

A)  religion.
B)  hope.
C)  spirituality.
D)  religious behavior.

Question 3

Charles has decided to keep track of his blessings that happen during the week.According to Peterson,for the best results,he should

Accepted Answer

A)  limit the number to about three a day.
B)  write the list toward the end of the day.
C)  jot down reasons that these constitute good things in his life.
D)  all of the above.

Question 4

Joseph goes to his activities every day on autopilot.He gets everything done without much thinking and accomplishes a great deal.His state of mind is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  mindfulness.
B)  meditation.
C)  mindlessness.
D)  meaningless.

Question 5

Describe some benefits of volunteerism.

Accepted Answer

Volunteerism offers numerous benefits, b...

Question 6

One form of ______________ is a disciplined,continuous,and focused contemplation of some object or subject.

Accepted Answer

A)  mindlessness
B)  medicated
C)  meandering
D)  meditation

Question 7

______________ dedicated to studying beneficial human strengths and competencies and how they can be advanced,evaluated,and managed as a means to improve worker performance in businesses and organizations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Positive organizational behavior is
B)  Positive institutions are
C)  Positive psychologists are
D)  Positivity is

Question 8

Marisel told her boyfriend about her job interview that went very well.She was excited,but her boyfriend seemed uninterested.He didn't respond favorably,but continued to watch TV.The likely result of this event according to positive psychology research is that

Accepted Answer

A)  there will be no positive emotions.
B)  her self-reported sense of well-being will not improve.
C)  the relationship will not improve.
D)  all of the above.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT good advice for writing and delivering a gratitude letter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Explain in clear terms how the person helped you,and why you are grateful.
B)  Make the letter as rich and detailed as possible.
C)  Type the letter so it is easy to read.
D)  Deliver the letter in person.

Question 10

A test of positive psychology's success will be identifying which activities enable people to lead a good life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A positive institution seeks to benefit the community at the expense of its workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Positive psychology requires a shift in perspective toward

Accepted Answer

A)  blind optimism.
B)  the equivalent of putting on rose-colored glasses.
C)  helping people harness their strengths,virtues,and other good qualities to enhance their lives.
D)  denying that psychological suffering exists.

Question 13

Positive emotions can broaden people's cognitive responses by promoting beneficial

Accepted Answer

A)  nonspecific action tendencies.
B)  broaden-and-build tendencies.
C)  thought-action tendencies.
D)  specific-action tendencies.

Question 14

Describe how speed and variability of thought are related to mood.

Accepted Answer

The speed and variability of thought are...

Question 15

People who have the positive individual trait of ______________ possess a belief that life has transcendent or nonphysical qualities that are worth seeking and exploring.

Accepted Answer

A)  resilience
B)  spirituality
C)  hope
D)  religiosity

Question 16

People don't like to brag,but sharing self­stories can be inspirational.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Flow is the state of being in which a person

Accepted Answer

A)  experiences a physically challenging and intrinsically rewarding activity.
B)  becomes fully involved and engaged in the present time by some interesting,challenging,and intrinsically rewarding activity.
C)  automatically engages in an activity that requires little thought or focus.
D)  engages in a clear distinction between self and environment.

Question 18

People in a state of mindfulness are most likely to be engaged in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Performing familiar actions
B)  Evaluating the behavior of others
C)  Trying to reduce the uncertainty in a situation
D)  Noticing novel features of a situation

Question 19

Lazarus criticized positive psychology as

Accepted Answer

A)  an oversimplification.
B)  a way to introduce theoretical as well as practical problems into psychological research.
C)  a way to block new conceptual and empirical issues.
D)  both an oversimplification and creating theoretical and practical problems in psychological research.

Question 20

Lianne argued that much of psychology focuses on negative aspects.She is looking for an approach that accepts the reality of negative states,but includes experiences such as awe.Lianne should investigate psychology.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive
B)  happiology
C)  positive
D)  Seligism

Exam 16: Positive Psychology

The assumption that the meaning in life involves something larger than the self or one's own existence is

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People in a state of mindfulness are most likely to be engaged in which of the following?

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______________ dedicated to studying beneficial human strengths and competencies and how they can be advanced,evaluated,and managed as a means to improve worker performance in businesses and organizations.

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Describe some benefits of volunteerism.

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Describe how speed and variability of thought are related to mood.

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A positive institution seeks to benefit the community at the expense of its workers.

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Marisel told her boyfriend about her job interview that went very well.She was excited,but her boyfriend seemed uninterested.He didn't respond favorably,but continued to watch TV.The likely result of this event according to positive psychology research is that

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Joseph goes to his activities every day on autopilot.He gets everything done without much thinking and accomplishes a great deal.His state of mind is termed

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Flow is the state of being in which a person

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______________ is a positive trait typified by recognizing and concentrating on the good things in one's life and being thankful for them.

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Lianne argued that much of psychology focuses on negative aspects.She is looking for an approach that accepts the reality of negative states,but includes experiences such as awe.Lianne should investigate psychology.

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People don't like to brag,but sharing self­stories can be inspirational.

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A test of positive psychology's success will be identifying which activities enable people to lead a good life.

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