Human Flourishing in the Socio-Psychological Perspective Quiz

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What is the pinnacle of happiness that is attainable by humans?

Wealth

Power

Friendship

Human flourishing (correct)

What does Vanderweele (2017) purport human flourishing to be?

A state where people experience wealth, power, and friendship.

A state where people experience positive emotion, positive psychological functioning, and positive social functioning, most of the time. (correct)

A state where people experience negative emotion, negative psychological functioning, and negative social functioning.

A state where people experience self-actualization and fulfillment within the context of a smaller community.

What does the text state is an effort to achieve self-actualization and fulfillment within the context of a larger community of individuals?

Power

Wealth

Friendship

Living within an optimal range of human functioning (correct)

Which of the following is not one of Aristotle's elements of human flourishing?

Phoresis Signup and view all the answers

What does the text state an antecedent is defined as?

A precursor to the unfolding or existence of something. Signup and view all the answers

What does human flourishing involve?

The rational use of one's individual human potentialities, including talent, abilities, and virtues in the pursuit of his freely and rationally chosen values and goals. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between humans and science and technology?

Humans are the creators and beneficiaries of science and technology. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to have a 'flourishing life' according to the text?

A life lived in right relationship with God, environment, neighbors, and self. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key idea behind the concept of sustainable development?

Developing without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Signup and view all the answers

Are the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030 achievable?

The text does not provide a clear answer on the achievability of the goals. Signup and view all the answers

What does Heidegger believe determines how Being reveals itself to man?

Being itself Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of practical sciences according to the text?

Well-being Signup and view all the answers

According to Aristotle, what is often translated as 'happiness' or 'well-being'?

Eudaimonia Signup and view all the answers

What, according to Aristotle, allows us to habitually make choices that lead to good lives?

Moral virtues Signup and view all the answers

What does Aristotle consider to be the final end of human life?

Flourishing Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a means to an end but rather the final end for humans?

Living well Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why technology leads to an inauthentic existence according to the text?

Human beings are seen as means to an end or objects for experimentation. Signup and view all the answers

What does Heidegger believe is the solution to the problem of technology leading to an inauthentic existence?

Recognizing the primacy of the human person over technological considerations. Signup and view all the answers

How does Heidegger view the relationship between Being and Truth?

Closely connected concepts. Signup and view all the answers

What does Heidegger argue against regarding technology?

The abuse of technology. Signup and view all the answers

What should a man primarily be seen as?

A being to be loved, respected, cared for, and preserved. Signup and view all the answers

How does Heidegger differentiate between technology and the essence of technology?

He values the essence of technology over mere technological advancements. Signup and view all the answers

According to Aristotle, what does the term 'human flourishing' refer to?

Experiencing contentment and satisfaction in living Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main categories of 'real goods' according to Aristotle?

Bodily, external, and goods of the soul Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between 'acquired desires' and 'natural desires' according to Aristotle?

Acquired desires are things we want, while natural desires are things we need. Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what does Aristotle believe is necessary, but not sufficient, for living a good life?

Moral virtue Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest is a key factor in determining the quality of our lives?

The quality of our society and government Signup and view all the answers