Aspects of Psychological Well-being Quiz

Test your knowledge on PERMA, self-determination theory, flow, and more! Explore the facets of psychological well-being in this quiz.

#1

Which of the following is NOT a component of psychological well-being?

Positive affect
Physical health
Engagement
Meaning and purpose
#2

Which of the following is a characteristic of subjective well-being?

High intelligence quotient
Low self-esteem
Sense of happiness and life satisfaction
Financial wealth
#3

Which psychological concept refers to the feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction derived from achieving one's goals?

Self-esteem
Self-efficacy
Sense of coherence
Sense of achievement
#4

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of psychological well-being according to Ryff's model?

Environmental mastery
Autonomy
Physical fitness
Purpose in life
#5

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to subjective well-being?

Income level
Social relationships
Physical health
Material possessions
#6

What does PERMA stand for in positive psychology?

Personal emotions rating model assessment
Positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishments
Progressive emotional resilience mindset approach
Pleasant emotional regulation and mental agility
#7

Who developed the concept of 'self-determination theory'?

Carl Rogers
B.F. Skinner
Abraham Maslow
Edward Deci and Richard Ryan
#8

Who is considered the father of positive psychology?

Sigmund Freud
William James
Martin Seligman
Erik Erikson
#9

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting psychological well-being?

Genetics
Socioeconomic status
Education level
Personality type
#10

According to the broaden-and-build theory, positive emotions...

Narrow attention and reduce cognitive flexibility
Lead to decreased creativity
Broaden one's thought-action repertoire and build psychological resources
Are detrimental to overall well-being
#11

Which psychological theory focuses on the concept of 'flow'?

Cognitive dissonance theory
Self-actualization theory
Transactional model of stress and coping
Optimal experience theory
#12

What is the term for the ability to adapt effectively in the face of adversity or trauma?

Emotional intelligence
Resilience
Mental flexibility
Psychological fortitude
#13

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need is considered the highest level?

Physiological needs
Safety needs
Belongingness and love needs
Self-actualization needs
#14

What is the term for the tendency to overestimate the duration of negative events and underestimate the duration of positive ones?

Negativity bias
Pessimistic realism
Temporal discounting
Focusing illusion
#15

The concept of 'psychological well-being' is often associated with which branch of psychology?

Abnormal psychology
Social psychology
Positive psychology
Developmental psychology

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