#1
Which of the following is NOT a component of subjective well-being?
Objective wealth
ExplanationSubjective well-being focuses on internal experiences, not external circumstances.
#2
Which of the following is NOT a method used to measure subjective well-being?
Electroencephalography (EEG)
ExplanationEEG is not a method used to measure subjective well-being.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a measure of hedonic well-being?
Self-determination scale
ExplanationThe self-determination scale is not a measure of hedonic well-being.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a component of Carol Ryff's model of psychological well-being?
Hedonic pleasure
ExplanationHedonic pleasure is not a component in Carol Ryff's model.
#5
Who proposed the 'PERMA' model of well-being?
Martin Seligman
ExplanationMartin Seligman introduced the 'PERMA' model.
#6
Which theory of well-being emphasizes the importance of fulfilling psychological needs such as autonomy, competence, and relatedness?
Self-determination theory
ExplanationSelf-determination theory focuses on fulfilling psychological needs.
#7
Who proposed the concept of 'flourishing' as an indicator of well-being?
Martin Seligman
ExplanationMartin Seligman introduced the concept of 'flourishing'.
#8
Which of the following is NOT a dimension of Ryff's model of psychological well-being?
Happiness
ExplanationHappiness is not a dimension in Ryff's model.
#9
Who introduced the concept of 'subjective well-being'?
Ed Diener
ExplanationEd Diener introduced the concept of 'subjective well-being'.
#10
Which factor is NOT considered as part of subjective well-being according to the 'PERMA' model?
Material wealth
ExplanationMaterial wealth is not considered in the 'PERMA' model of subjective well-being.
#11
Who introduced the 'satisfaction with life scale'?
Ed Diener
ExplanationEd Diener introduced the 'satisfaction with life scale'.
#12
What is the main focus of positive psychology in relation to well-being?
To cultivate strengths and virtues
ExplanationPositive psychology aims to cultivate strengths and virtues for well-being.
#13
What is the main critique of the hedonic treadmill theory?
It ignores the importance of external circumstances
ExplanationHedonic treadmill theory neglects external circumstances' significance.
#14
According to Diener's tripartite model, which component of subjective well-being refers to a person's emotional experiences on a day-to-day basis?
Positive affect
ExplanationPositive affect in Diener's model pertains to daily emotional experiences.
#15
What is the main difference between subjective well-being and objective well-being?
Subjective well-being focuses on internal experiences, while objective well-being focuses on external circumstances
ExplanationSubjective well-being emphasizes internal experiences, whereas objective well-being concerns external circumstances.
#16
According to the World Health Organization, which of the following factors is NOT considered essential for well-being?
Spiritual enlightenment
ExplanationThe WHO does not consider spiritual enlightenment essential for well-being.
#17
According to the 'life satisfaction approach' to subjective well-being, what is the primary focus of assessment?
Overall appraisal of one's life
ExplanationThe primary focus of assessment in the 'life satisfaction approach' is overall life appraisal.
#18
Which concept suggests that individuals adapt to both positive and negative life events, eventually returning to a stable level of well-being?
Hedonic adaptation
ExplanationHedonic adaptation suggests individuals return to a stable well-being level after life events.
#19
According to the 'needs-based' approach to subjective well-being, what is essential for well-being?
Meeting psychological needs
ExplanationMeeting psychological needs is essential for well-being in the 'needs-based' approach.
#20
Which theory of well-being suggests that happiness is determined by the discrepancy between one's aspirations and achievements?
Self-discrepancy theory
ExplanationSelf-discrepancy theory suggests happiness is determined by aspiration-achievement gaps.