Positive Psychology: Happiness and Well-being

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What is the essence of happiness according to hedonism?

Having a meaningful and purposeful life
Living a virtuous life
Maximizing pleasure and minimizing pain (correct)
Achieving a balance between pleasure and pain

What is the central idea behind Robert Nozick's Experience Machine?

That reality does not matter for happiness (correct)
That simulated happiness is not real happiness
That pain is a necessary component of happiness
That pleasure is the only thing that matters in life

What is the criticism of hedonism referred to as the Reality-problem?

The idea that pleasure is not the only thing that matters in life
The possibility that simulated happiness is not real happiness (correct)
The issue of prioritizing quantity over quality of pleasure
The problem of maximizing pleasure without considering other factors

What is the main question that Robert Nozick's Experience Machine raises about happiness?

Is simulated happiness as good as real happiness? (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the limitation of Bentham's classification of 12 pains and 14 pleasures?

It does not account for the complexity of human experience (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of hedonism's focus on the quantity of pleasure?

That quality of pleasure does not matter (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is Epicurus' definition of what is good?

What feels good and is a source of pleasure (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main critique of Epicurean hedonism?

It can lead to overindulgence and negative hedonism (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to achieving long-lasting pleasure according to Epicurus?

Living a moderate and simple lifestyle (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Hedonistic theories, according to Anti's 39?

Pursuing pleasure, and only pleasure, as the ultimate good (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of quantity in Epicurean hedonism?

Quality of pleasure is more important than quantity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by Jeremy Bentham's statement 'Create all the happiness you are able to create; remove all the misery you are able to remove'?

That increasing happiness and reducing misery are complementary goals (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Epicurean hedonism and modern consumer culture?

Epicurean hedonism emphasizes quality over quantity, while modern consumer culture emphasizes quantity over quality (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential critique of Hedonistic theories, as hinted at by the discussion in Positive Psychology?

That pleasure is not the only determinant of good and valuable things (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main distinction between Hedonics and Eudaimonia, as discussed in 'Reconsidering Happiness: The Costs of distinguishing between Hedonics and Eudaimonia'?

Hedonics emphasizes pleasure, while Eudaimonia emphasizes personal growth (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of human life according to Epicurus?

To maximize pleasure and minimize pain (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of quantity in the pursuit of pleasure, according to Hedonistic theories?

The quantity of pleasure is directly correlated with overall happiness (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between pleasure and the human experience, as implied by the discussion in Positive Psychology?

Pleasure is one aspect of the human experience, but not the only valuable thing (C) Signup and view all the answers