Science and Technology: Human Flourishing and Happiness
25 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What does the hedonistic view of well-being suggest about happiness?

  • Happiness is the polar opposite of suffering. (correct)
  • Happiness is the pursuit of becoming a better person.
  • Happiness is a cocktail of emotions experienced when doing something positive.
  • Happiness maximizes misery and minimizes happiness.

According to the text, how is happiness defined in psychology?

  • Happiness is the absence of pain and suffering.
  • Happiness is the pursuit of becoming a better person.
  • Happiness is a mental state of well-being and contentment.
  • Happiness is the presence of positive emotions and intense joy. (correct)

How do behaviorists define happiness according to the text?

  • Happiness is the pursuit of becoming a better person.
  • Happiness is a mental state of well-being and contentment.
  • Happiness is the absence of pain and suffering.
  • Happiness is a cocktail of emotions experienced when doing something positive. (correct)

What does eudaimonia define happiness as?

<p>Happiness is the pursuit of becoming a better person. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to neurologists, what is happiness associated with?

<p>Hormones released in the brain as a reward for behavior that prolongs survival. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'eudaimonia' combine to describe happiness?

<p>'Good' and 'spirit' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of eudaimonia according to Aristotle?

<p>Human flourishing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of human flourishing, which components were believed by ancient Greeks to bring happiness?

<p>Friendship, wealth, and power (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the focus of the Eastern conception of society and human flourishing different from the Western conception?

<p>Eastern focus on community-centric ideals, Western focus on individualism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what activity contributes to human flourishing through the contribution to our pool of human knowledge?

<p>Every discovery, innovation, and success (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of Aristotelian view in relation to eudaimonia?

<p>To attain eudaimonia as the ultimate good (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Vienna Circle believe should be regarded as meaningful in science?

<p>Only observable phenomena (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a discipline in science according to the text?

<p>Any study that can be confirmed or interpreted with alternative hypotheses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the emphasis in science according to the text?

<p>'Results which are measurable and experiments which are repeatable' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Eastern conception encourage for a greater cause?

<p>Encourage studies of literature, sciences, and art for a greater cause (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the lesson 'Technology and Humanity' based on the provided text?

<p>Discussing the effects of interplay between technology and humanity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does technology affect individuals in society, according to the text?

<p>Directly and indirectly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which planet, despite being red, is described as a cold place in the provided text?

<p>Mars (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the biggest planet in our Solar System, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Jupiter (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is described as an inevitable part of society, according to the text?

<p>Technology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Paul Gottlieb Nipkow's contribution to television technology?

<p>He successfully sent images through wires with the aid of a rotating metal disk (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the high ownership of mobile phones among Filipinos, as mentioned in the text?

<p>The affordability and widespread availability of mobile phones (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Charles Babbage in the history of computers?

<p>He invented the first mechanical computers that eventually were finished by others (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main issue faced by Filipino families regarding computer and laptop ownership, as mentioned in the text?

<p>High cost and unaffordability for all Filipino families (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ethical dilemma is associated with the use of technological devices, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Excessive exposure leading to health issues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser