Question 1

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 dramatically 
A)  declined 
B)  risen slightly 
C)  remained stable 
D)  risen dramatically

Question 2

Who is most likely to report experiencing a higher quality of life?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chris, a psychology professor who focuses on his marriage, personal growth, and his volunteer efforts with the homeless 
B)  Sally, an attorney who is saving up for a condo on the beach, a nose job, and a new Mercedes 
C)  Ryan, a house painter who is just trying to make ends meet every month. 
D)  Miguel, an accountant who also works as a part time salesman to ensure that he earns more than all his peers 
A)  Chris, a psychology professor who focuses on his marriage, personal growth, and his volunteer efforts with the homeless 
B)  Sally, an attorney who is saving up for a condo on the beach, a nose job, and a new Mercedes 
C)  Ryan, a house painter who is just trying to make ends meet every month. 
D)  Miguel, an accountant who also works as a part time salesman to ensure that he earns more than all his peers

Question 3

Because people have the capacity to _____ and to _____ comparisons, the emotional impact of life's significant events dissipates sooner than most people suppose.

Accepted Answer

A)  adapt; adjust 
B)  filter; eliminate 
C)  forget; adjust 
D)  remember; make 
A)  adapt; adjust 
B)  filter; eliminate 
C)  forget; adjust 
D)  remember; make

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true of wealth and well-being?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a correlation between national wealth and well-being. 
B)  There is no correlation between national wealth and well-being. 
C)  There is no correlation between happiness and financial status in third-world countries. 
D)  Americans are happier today than in the 1950s. 
A)  There is a correlation between national wealth and well-being. 
B)  There is no correlation between national wealth and well-being. 
C)  There is no correlation between happiness and financial status in third-world countries. 
D)  Americans are happier today than in the 1950s.

Question 5

Cherie donated money to a global warming charity on a hot day in July. When they called her again during a snowstorm in February, though, she did not donate again. She believed that climate change wasn't occurring in February. Which of the following best explains Cherie's donation pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)  The availability heuristic 
B)  Regression toward the average 
C)  The impact bias 
D)  Systematic justification 
A)  The availability heuristic 
B)  Regression toward the average 
C)  The impact bias 
D)  Systematic justification

Question 6

When asked if he believes in global warming, Steve says, "no way - I had to dig my car out of 5 ice storms last winter." Steve is basing his opinion on

Accepted Answer

A)  the availability heuristic. 
B)  the representativeness heuristic. 
C)  overconfidence. 
D)  an illusion of control. 
A)  the availability heuristic. 
B)  the representativeness heuristic. 
C)  overconfidence. 
D)  an illusion of control.

Question 7

According to impact bias, after some event that is good or bad, people generally _____ the enduring impact of the event.

Accepted Answer

A)  underestimate 
B)  overestimate 
C)  can't guess 
D)  can accurately predict 
A)  underestimate 
B)  overestimate 
C)  can't guess 
D)  can accurately predict

Question 8

Nisbet and Zelenski (2011) found that _____ is related to feelings of happiness.

Accepted Answer

A)  going on nature walks 
B)  volunteering 
C)  praying 
D)  close friendships 
A)  going on nature walks 
B)  volunteering 
C)  praying 
D)  close friendships

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

Who is most likely to report experiencing a higher quality of life?

Because people have the capacity to _ and to _ comparisons, the emotional impact of life's significant events dissipates sooner than most people suppose.

Which of the following statements is true of wealth and well-being?

Cherie donated money to a global warming charity on a hot day in July. When they called her again during a snowstorm in February, though, she did not donate again. She believed that climate change wasn't occurring in February. Which of the following best explains Cherie's donation pattern?

When asked if he believes in global warming, Steve says, "no way - I had to dig my car out of 5 ice storms last winter." Steve is basing his opinion on

According to impact bias, after some event that is good or bad, people generally _____ the enduring impact of the event.

Nisbet and Zelenski (2011) found that _____ is related to feelings of happiness.

Thinking Critically With Psychological Science

The Biology of Mind

Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind

Nature, Nurture, and Human Diversity

Developing Through the Life Span

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thinking and Language

Intelligence

What Drives Us: Hunger, Sex, Friendship, and Achievement

Emotions, Stress, and Health

Social Psychology

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Filters

Exam 16: Therapy

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

Who is most likely to report experiencing a higher quality of life?

Because people have the capacity to _____ and to _____ comparisons, the emotional impact of life's significant events dissipates sooner than most people suppose.

Which of the following statements is true of wealth and well-being?

Cherie donated money to a global warming charity on a hot day in July. When they called her again during a snowstorm in February, though, she did not donate again. She believed that climate change wasn't occurring in February. Which of the following best explains Cherie's donation pattern?

When asked if he believes in global warming, Steve says, "no way - I had to dig my car out of 5 ice storms last winter." Steve is basing his opinion on

According to impact bias, after some event that is good or bad, people generally _____ the enduring impact of the event.

Nisbet and Zelenski (2011) found that _____ is related to feelings of happiness.

Thinking Critically With Psychological Science

The Biology of Mind

Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind

Nature, Nurture, and Human Diversity

Developing Through the Life Span

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thinking and Language

Intelligence

What Drives Us: Hunger, Sex, Friendship, and Achievement

Emotions, Stress, and Health

Social Psychology

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Filters

Because people have the capacity to _ and to _ comparisons, the emotional impact of life's significant events dissipates sooner than most people suppose.