Happiness and Well-Being Definition

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What is the link between self-actualization and happiness?

Self-actualization hinders happiness through excessive potential expression.

Self-actualization leads to happiness by expressing one's potentials. (correct)

Self-actualization prevents happiness by limiting one's potentials.

Self-actualization has no impact on happiness.

Which component is associated with hedonic well-being?

Sense of control and autonomy

Positive mood and lack of negative mood (correct)

Feeling of belongingness

Personal growth and self-acceptance

How does attributional style affect happiness?

Depressed individuals attribute all bad things to external factors, impairing happiness. (correct)

Depressed individuals attribute all good things to themselves, enhancing happiness.

Happy people attribute bad things to themselves, fostering happiness.

Happy individuals attribute everything to external factors, leading to happiness.

What is a characteristic of eudaimonic well-being?

Feeling of meaning and purpose Signup and view all the answers

How can positive thinking influence happiness?

By remembering positive events and promoting positive thinking Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of health on happiness?

Health is correlated with happiness; happier individuals tend to be healthier. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is essential in the concept of self-acceptance?

Competence personal growth and self-acceptance Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of hedonic well-being?

Presence of positive mood and absence of negative mood Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of personal expressiveness in eudaimonic well-being?

Personal expressiveness contributes to psychological well-being. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of happiness according to the Merriam Webster dictionary?

A pleasurable and satisfying experience Signup and view all the answers

According to Mahatma Gandhi, what is the key to happiness?

Being in harmony with oneself Signup and view all the answers

What does well-being involve besides happiness and pleasure?

Peace with oneself and contentment Signup and view all the answers

How is subjective well-being defined?

Evaluation of one's own feelings and experiences Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a contented state of being happy and healthy?

Subjective well-being Signup and view all the answers

Aristotle said that happiness is:

'A state of activity' Signup and view all the answers

What is one key aspect included in the concept of 'well-being'?

'Contentment and sensitivity to environment' Signup and view all the answers

How does self-love relate to well-being?

'Acceptance and ability to love oneself' Signup and view all the answers

'Well-being' involves experiencing satisfaction in life as well as:

'Joy and pleasantness' Signup and view all the answers

'Subjective well-being' refers to:

'Evaluating your own feelings and experiences' Signup and view all the answers