Question 1

Csikszentmihalyi (1990,1999) refers to the state wherein we are unselfconsciously absorbed in a mindful challenge as:

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A)  a trance.
B)  unconditional positive regard.
C)  flow.
D)  individual hypnosis.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

For today's collegians,the goal of ________ has been at the top of their list in recent years.

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A)  developing a meaningful philosophy of life
B)  becoming very well-off financially
C)  helping others in difficulty
D)  raising a familyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Eric,a young professional,has been married for four years and always takes care of his wife and children.He strives for intimacy,his personal growth,and to contribute to his community.In the context of materialism,which of the following goals is exemplified by Eric in this scenario?

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A)  extrinsic goals
B)  intrinsic goals
C)  incompatible goals
D)  superordinate goalsE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding global climate change is true?

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A)  Plant and animal species are migrating toward the Equator.
B)  Sea levels are rising because of melting ice and polar caps.
C)  There is a decrease in temperatures during the summers.
D)  A warming greenhouse-gas blanket is shrinking.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

The adaptation-level phenomenon refers to our tendency to adapt relative to a neutral level defined by:

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A)  our own previous experiences.
B)  the empirical findings of researchers.
C)  how similar others are functioning.
D)  how better-off people are functioning.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Today's college students,when asked to identify their reasons for going to college,stress:

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A)  becoming well-off financially.
B)  the value of learning.
C)  developing a meaningful philosophy of life.
D)  learning how to raise a family and care for others.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

In the context of social comparison,which of the following is true of the studies by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development on income inequality?

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A)  Countries with greater income inequality do not have greater health and social problems than other countries.
B)  Countries with greater income inequality have lower rates of dissatisfaction and mental illness than other countries.
C)  U.S.states with greater income inequality have lower rates of depression than other states.
D)  Years with more income inequality correlate with less happiness among those with lower incomes.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Allison,an enthusiastic chemist,works in her lab for hours together without eating food.She feels great joy when she is unselfconsciously absorbed in her experiments.Her dedication has helped her to great heights in her professional life.In the context of social psychology,Allison is most likely experiencing _______ in this scenario.

Accepted Answer

A)  mindfulness
B)  hypomania
C)  flow
D)  individual hypnosisE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Mackenzie,an environmentalist,observes that certain plant species,which usually grow near the mid-latitudes,are migrating toward the Polar circles.She researches this phenomenon and finds similar patterns among animal species also.Based on the available data,Mackenzie would most likely conclude that this phenomenon is due to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  climate forcing
B)  global dimming
C)  global warming
D)  the Holocene extinctionE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true about climate change across the world?

Accepted Answer

A)  The sea and air temperatures all over the world are at the lowest rates since the sixteenth century.
B)  There is more atmospheric carbon dioxide than before industrial times.
C)  Extreme weather events are becoming less intense.
D)  Average annual weather-related losses have reduced significantly.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is one of the "Five Principles of Sustainable Development" in the U.K.government's Framework of Sustainable Development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Partnering with underdeveloped countries to get access to more fuel resources
B)  Living within environmental limits
C)  Using science for rapid exploration of depleting nonrenewable resources
D)  Promoting a tax-free economyE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

According to Zhang et al.(2011) ,economic downturns and war can be traced back to:

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A)  population growth.
B)  climate fluctuations.
C)  increased consumption.
D)  social inequalities.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

People with more money:

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A)  perceive more control over their lives.
B)  have a higher stress level.
C)  are less happy in poor countries.
D)  are more likely to reduce their consumption.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 14

High-occupancy vehicle lanes are an example of how ________ can reduce consumption.

Accepted Answer

A)  incentives
B)  identity
C)  materialism
D)  feedbackE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following is true of having more money than the comfortable income level?

Accepted Answer

A)  It produces diminishing levels of happiness.
B)  It paves the way for increased life satisfaction.
C)  It predicts positive,happy feelings better than a comfortable income does.
D)  It produces diminishing long-term returns.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Rising affluence in China has not produced increased happiness there because:

Accepted Answer

A)  people are intrinsically motivated.
B)  income inequality has grown.
C)  economic growth is not good.
D)  of greater health problems among baby boomers.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

What does NOT enhance the quality of life?

Accepted Answer

A)  close,supportive relationships
B)  upward social comparison
C)  positive thinking habits
D)  experiencing natureE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Among entering collegians,the proportion considering it "very important or essential" that they become "very well-off financially" has ________ between 1970 and 2014.

Accepted Answer

A)  declined
B)  risen slightly
C)  remained stable
D)  risen dramaticallyE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is true of James Gustave Speth's idea of "new consciousness"?

Accepted Answer

A)  people valuing equity,justice,and the human community
B)  people seeing nature as having extrinsic value
C)  people defining the quality of life in materialistic rather than relational and spiritual terms
D)  people recognizing that their own needs are more important than the needs of the communityE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Avery,a 30-year-old woman,has been married to Alex for five years,and Alex is a very loving and caring man.However,he gets killed in a road mishap,and Avery finds the loss unbearable.Her friends and family support her,and she slowly recovers from the trauma even though she misses Alex.In the context of the human capacity for adaptation,Avery exhibits _____ in this scenario.

Accepted Answer

A)  social comparison
B)  the pleasure paradox state
C)  relative deprivation
D)  the adaptation-level phenomenonE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following is true of James Gustave Speth's idea of "new consciousness"?

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High-occupancy vehicle lanes are an example of how ________ can reduce consumption.

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What does NOT enhance the quality of life?

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Csikszentmihalyi (1990,1999) refers to the state wherein we are unselfconsciously absorbed in a mindful challenge as:

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Rising affluence in China has not produced increased happiness there because:

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Eric,a young professional,has been married for four years and always takes care of his wife and children.He strives for intimacy,his personal growth,and to contribute to his community.In the context of materialism,which of the following goals is exemplified by Eric in this scenario?

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People with more money:

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The adaptation-level phenomenon refers to our tendency to adapt relative to a neutral level defined by:

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Among entering collegians,the proportion considering it "very important or essential" that they become "very well-off financially" has ________ between 1970 and 2014.

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Which of the following is true of having more money than the comfortable income level?

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Which of the following statements is true about climate change across the world?

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Which of the following is one of the "Five Principles of Sustainable Development" in the U.K.government's Framework of Sustainable Development?

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For today's collegians,the goal of ________ has been at the top of their list in recent years.

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In the context of social comparison,which of the following is true of the studies by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development on income inequality?

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Today's college students,when asked to identify their reasons for going to college,stress:

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Which of the following statements regarding global climate change is true?

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According to Zhang et al.(2011) ,economic downturns and war can be traced back to:

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High-occupancy vehicle lanes are an example of how ________ can reduce consumption.

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What does NOT enhance the quality of life?

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Csikszentmihalyi (1990,1999) refers to the state wherein we are unselfconsciously absorbed in a mindful challenge as:

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Rising affluence in China has not produced increased happiness there because:

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People with more money:

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The adaptation-level phenomenon refers to our tendency to adapt relative to a neutral level defined by:

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Which of the following is true of having more money than the comfortable income level?

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Which of the following statements is true about climate change across the world?

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