Positive Psychology: The Benefits of Happiness (SCH 277)
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What is a key factor that correlates strongly with happiness?

  • Location and climate
  • Age and socioeconomic status
  • Physical appearance and intelligence
  • Self-esteem and extraversion (correct)

According to research, what is a characteristic of happy people?

  • They are more prone to stress and trauma
  • They are more likely to have unstable marriages
  • They are less creative and intelligent
  • They are more resilient and have a stronger immune system (correct)

What is the primary distinction in measuring subjective well-being?

  • Between physical and mental well-being
  • Between cognitive life evaluations and emotional reports (correct)
  • Between happiness and unhappiness
  • Between personal and social relationships

What is the purpose of the Gallup organization's research on happiness?

<p>To develop national indices of happiness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of having good personal relationships according to positive psychology?

<p>More stable and fulfilling marriages (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of happy people in terms of their goals?

<p>They make more progress towards their goals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general approach to answering the questions in the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire?

<p>Go with your instinct and choose the first answer that comes to mind (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the principles of a healthy lifestyle, what is crucial for leading a good life?

<p>Balance and avoidance of extremes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire?

<p>To evaluate the respondent's overall happiness and well-being (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are statements marked with an 'R' scored in the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire?

<p>They are scored in reverse (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the factors that can influence well-being, according to the text?

<p>A healthy lifestyle and adopting good habits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Positive Psychology course (SCH 277)?

<p>Achieving happiness and well-being through healthy lifestyles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of taking the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire at different points in time?

<p>To assess the effectiveness of interventions aimed at increasing happiness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the statements in the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire vary?

<p>Some are phrased positively, while others are phrased negatively (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire?

<p>Providing a snapshot of current happiness levels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire in the context of positive psychology?

<p>It offers a means of tracking changes in happiness levels over time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire in conjunction with positive psychology interventions?

<p>It enables respondents to track changes in happiness levels over time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire differ from other assessments of happiness?

<p>It provides a snapshot of current happiness levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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