25 Questions
What does the hedonistic view of well-being suggest about happiness?
Happiness is the polar opposite of suffering.
According to the text, how is happiness defined in psychology?
Happiness is the presence of positive emotions and intense joy.
How do behaviorists define happiness according to the text?
Happiness is a cocktail of emotions experienced when doing something positive.
What does eudaimonia define happiness as?
Happiness is the pursuit of becoming a better person.
According to neurologists, what is happiness associated with?
Hormones released in the brain as a reward for behavior that prolongs survival.
What does the term 'eudaimonia' combine to describe happiness?
'Good' and 'spirit'
What is the ultimate goal of eudaimonia according to Aristotle?
Human flourishing
In the context of human flourishing, which components were believed by ancient Greeks to bring happiness?
Friendship, wealth, and power
How is the focus of the Eastern conception of society and human flourishing different from the Western conception?
Eastern focus on community-centric ideals, Western focus on individualism
According to the text, what activity contributes to human flourishing through the contribution to our pool of human knowledge?
Every discovery, innovation, and success
What is the aim of Aristotelian view in relation to eudaimonia?
To attain eudaimonia as the ultimate good
What does the Vienna Circle believe should be regarded as meaningful in science?
Only observable phenomena
What is considered a discipline in science according to the text?
Any study that can be confirmed or interpreted with alternative hypotheses
What is the emphasis in science according to the text?
'Results which are measurable and experiments which are repeatable'
What did the Eastern conception encourage for a greater cause?
Encourage studies of literature, sciences, and art for a greater cause
What is the main focus of the lesson 'Technology and Humanity' based on the provided text?
Discussing the effects of interplay between technology and humanity
In what way does technology affect individuals in society, according to the text?
Directly and indirectly
Which planet, despite being red, is described as a cold place in the provided text?
Mars
What is the biggest planet in our Solar System, as mentioned in the text?
Jupiter
What is described as an inevitable part of society, according to the text?
Technology
What is the significance of Paul Gottlieb Nipkow's contribution to television technology?
He successfully sent images through wires with the aid of a rotating metal disk
What is the main reason for the high ownership of mobile phones among Filipinos, as mentioned in the text?
The affordability and widespread availability of mobile phones
What is the significance of Charles Babbage in the history of computers?
He invented the first mechanical computers that eventually were finished by others
What was the main issue faced by Filipino families regarding computer and laptop ownership, as mentioned in the text?
High cost and unaffordability for all Filipino families
What ethical dilemma is associated with the use of technological devices, as mentioned in the text?
Excessive exposure leading to health issues
Explore the conceptions of human flourishing, the development of the scientific method, and the relationship between human flourishing and the progress of science and technology. Understand the definition of happiness in psychology and its connection to well-being.
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