#1
Which of the following is an objective measure of well-being?
Income level
ExplanationObjective as it can be quantified without personal interpretation.
#2
What does GDP stand for?
Gross Domestic Product
ExplanationA measure of a country's economic output within its borders.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a component of subjective well-being?
Income level
ExplanationObjective factors, such as income, are not considered in SWB.
#4
What is the term used to describe the overall assessment of a person's quality of life?
Quality of life
ExplanationA comprehensive measure encompassing various aspects of life satisfaction.
#5
Which of the following is NOT a dimension typically included in the OECD Better Life Index?
Political freedom
ExplanationFocuses on factors like education, environment, and income, not political aspects.
#6
Which of the following is considered a subjective measure of well-being?
Self-reported happiness
ExplanationDepends on personal feelings or opinions rather than facts.
#7
Who developed the Human Development Index (HDI)?
Mahbub ul Haq
ExplanationAn economist who aimed to shift the focus from GDP.
#8
Which of the following is a limitation of using subjective measures of well-being?
They are influenced by cultural factors
ExplanationCultural norms and values can shape individual perceptions of well-being.
#9
What concept refers to the idea that happiness levels tend to return to a baseline after major life events?
Adaptation level theory
ExplanationPeople adapt to changes, returning to a stable level of happiness.
#10
Which organization publishes the World Happiness Report annually?
United Nations
ExplanationProvides insights into global happiness levels and factors influencing them.
#11
What is the primary aim of the Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI)?
To evaluate social progress
ExplanationFocuses on factors like environmental sustainability.
#12
Which of the following is an example of an objective measure of well-being related to physical health?
Body mass index (BMI)
ExplanationA quantifiable measure of body composition, not influenced by personal opinion.
#13
Which philosopher proposed the capability approach to measuring well-being?
Martha Nussbaum
ExplanationEmphasizes individual agency and the ability to achieve valued outcomes.
#14
Who developed the concept of 'positive psychology'?
Martin Seligman
ExplanationFocuses on strengths and virtues that enable individuals to thrive.
#15
Which of the following disciplines is NOT typically associated with research on well-being?
Physics
ExplanationFocuses on the study of matter, energy, and the fundamental forces of nature.