Quiz 2 TOTAL POINTS 20 1. Question 1 The experiments conducted by Harry Harlow showed that:
Baby monkeys need as much love and nurturance as human babies do
Baby monkeys reared on the wire mesh mother figure turned out to be far less “secure” than were those raised on the cloth mother figure
For baby monkeys, the need for love and nurturance is potentially even more important than is the need for food and nutrients
Orphans are likely to develop psychological problems if they are not provided “contact comfort”
1 point 2. Question 2 Imagine that you are watching a sporting event in the presence of others. Extrapolating from the findings of Raghunathan and Corfman, in which of the following situations would your enjoyment be the greatest:
When your team lost and you were surrounded by others who supported your team
When watching the game live as opposed to those watching it taped
When your team won, and you were surrounded by others who did not support your team
1 point 3. Question 3 The “scarcity principle” explains which of the following phenomena:
Why being needy lowers happiness
Why being avoidant lowers happiness
Why being secure leads to fulfilling relationships
Why exposure to words like “love” or “hugs” can temporarily boost relationship security
1 point 4. Question 4 Which of the following needs explains why the idea of “going it alone” sounds very appealing:
The need for mastery
The need for autonomy
The need for belongingness
The need for superiority
1 point 5. Question 5 Which of the following practices has the potential to lower neediness and avoidance and instill “secure attachment” in relationships?
Self-compassion
Expressing gratitude
Seeking the need to love (and give)
All of the above
1 point 6. Question 6 What did the study conducted by Prof. Mike Norton and his colleagues (in which students who were given either $5 or $20 to spend on themselves vs. others) reveal?
Those who spent money on others were happier than those who spent it on themselves
Students who bought a toy for others were happier than those who bought them coffee
Those from rich countries tend to derive a smaller boost in happiness levels from being given free money than those from poorer countries
Those who were given $20 were happier than those who were given $5
1 point 7. Question 7 Which of the following statements about the relationship between generosity and happiness at the country-level is true?
In 120 of the 136 countries, those who donated to charity were happier than those who didn't The effect of charity on happiness was similar to that of doubling household income
It's not clear if charity enhances happiness or the other way around All of the above
1 point 8. Question 8 In the study involving “Gold fish,” which group of toddlers was the happiest?
Those who were asked to share the experimenter's treats with the monkey Those who were asked to share one of their own treats with the monkey
Those who got to not just give a treat to the monkey, but also to pet it
Those who watched the experimenter give a treat to the monkey
1 point 9. Question 9 Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a reason why being loving and giving enhances happiness levels?
Being loving and giving makes us feel more capable and competent, which makes us feel good
Being loving and giving makes us feel independent from others and this sense of independence enhances happiness
Being loving and giving sets up a positive reciprocity; others are loving and giving to us in return, which makes us happy
It's our nature to be loving and giving; hence, being loving and giving enhances happiness 1 point 10. Question 10 Based on Reb Rebele's description of Prof. Adam Grant (and others' work) on reciprocity styles, which of the following groups of people are disproportionately represented at the top of organizations? “Otherish” givers
“Selfless” givers
Matchers
Takers
1 point 11. Question 11 Which of the following conclusions is best supported by the “cocaine study” (done with rats) and the study done with residents of the old age home?
If you want to feel uninhibited at a party, it's best to drink copious quantities of alcohol Cocaine is superior to coca cola when it comes having a good time
Even if you abused alcohol, you'd live longer if you were in control of when and how much to drink than if you weren't in control of these decisions After a certain age, it really doesn't matter how much control you have over your decisions 1 point 12. Question 12 “Psychological reactance” is closest to which of the following phenomena:
We value things more when they are difficult to get
We love it when we are in control and hate it when we are not
We like and respect charismatic and persuasive leaders
We resist others' attempts to control us 1 point 13. Question 13 Which of these was NOT discussed as a reason why being overly controlling of others or of external circumstances lowers happiness levels?
Being overly controlling makes us dependent on others, leading eventually to neediness
Being overly controlling can lead to higher risk taking, which jeopardizes the quality of decisions one makes
Being overly controlling makes one superstitious and this could potentially lower the quality of decisions we make
Those who are overly controlling are likely to get frustrated when things don't go according to plan 1 point 14. Question 14 External control enjoys which type of relationship with the internal control?
Geometric
Compensatory
Multiplicative
Additive
1 point 15. Question 15 The idea that our expected enjoyment of vacations is often greater than our actual enjoyment of the vacation suggests that:
We are doomed to never really enjoy vacations—so we should never go on them
Our imaginations have a powerful impact on our feelings
We shouldn't seek to control our vacations; we should just “go with the flow” We are capable of empathizing with others, even if their life circumstances are totally different
1 point 16. Question 16 With regard to taking personal responsibility for one's own happiness, which of the following is the wrong question to ask (according to what was discussed in the video lectures)? What if I can't surrender myself to outcomes I can't control? What if feeling sad is a natural part of life?
Why does trusting others affect my happiness?
Can I be happy if something extreme—like loss of a job or breaking a bone—happens?
1 point 17. Question 17 Which of these is a common misconception about “taking personal responsibility for your happiness”?
It's going to take a lot of time and effort to gain “personal mastery” The best way to gain the ability to take personal responsibility for happiness is to practice with mundane negative events rather than with extreme ones
Taking personal responsibility for one's happiness will lead others to take advantage of one Taking personal responsibility means being happy all the time
1 point 18. Question 18 Which of the following is NOT a good tactic if you want to regulate your emotions:
Labeling your emotions
Attention deployment
Suppressing your emotions
Reinterpreting the event
1 point 19. Question 19 In the study in which participants' predicted versus actual happiness levels upon receiving a dollar was measured, results revealed that: Participants predicted that their happiness levels would be higher if they came to know the reason for the free dollar, and this prediction was accurate
Participants predicted that their happiness levels would be higher if they did not get to know the reason for the free dollar, and this prediction was inaccurate
Participants predicted that their happiness levels would be higher if they came to know the reason for the free dollar, whereas, in reality, their happiness levels were higher when they did not get to know the reason for receiving the free dollar
Participants predicted that their happiness levels would be higher if they did not come to know the reason for the free dollar, whereas, in reality, their happiness levels were higher when they did get to know the reason for receiving the free dollar
1 point 20. Question 20 Which of the following was NOT discussed as a finding in the lectures on “eating right, moving more, sleeping better?”
When your diet doesn't have enough meat and protein, you look less attractive For every hour that you spend idly in front of a TV after the age of 25 decrease life-expectancy by 22 minutes
Inactivity kills more people worldwide than does smoking
Almost everyone requires between 7 and 9 hours of sleep (per day-night cycle) in order to feel well-rested
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