BYU EXDM 300 Exam 1- Test Questions
& Answers
duchenne smiling Correct Ans-authentic, real, comes from real joy
pan american smile Correct Ans-fake smile
What does the nun study teach us? Correct Ans-cheerful nuns lived longer; 54% cheerful
alive at 94 and 11% grumpy alive then
what about the self? Correct Ans-the self is a poor site for meaning; seeking individual
happiness leads to unhappiness
describe the hamburger model Correct Ans-rat race - future benefit and present detriment
happiness - future benefit and present benefit
ninism - future detriment and present detriment
hedonism - future detriment and present benefit
state Correct Ans-momentary occurrences that need not be recurring, such as feelings;
temporary
trait Correct Ans-characteristics that recur across time and different situations; within
, optimistic Correct Ans-characteristics that recur across time and different situations; control
pessimistic Correct Ans-believe troubles last forever, undermine everything they do, and are
uncontrollable
tonic trait Correct Ans-displayed many times in a day
phasic Correct Ans-displayed rarely (courage)
good life Correct Ans-using signature strengths everyday to produce authentic happiness and
abundant gratification
why bother to be happy? Correct Ans-positive emotion which brings creativity, generosity,
tolerance, broadens/builds and builds resources (assets, abilities, useful traits)
United States - who is happiest Correct Ans-1. LDS Enclaves—happiest, satisfied, stressed,
and worried
2. Working Class Counties—most unhappy, unsatisfied,
3. Ethnic Minorities: Hispanic, African-American, and Native American Counties—less happy
4. Evangelicals Counties different than Mormons
5. Big Cities Counties satisfied, but not happy
& Answers
duchenne smiling Correct Ans-authentic, real, comes from real joy
pan american smile Correct Ans-fake smile
What does the nun study teach us? Correct Ans-cheerful nuns lived longer; 54% cheerful
alive at 94 and 11% grumpy alive then
what about the self? Correct Ans-the self is a poor site for meaning; seeking individual
happiness leads to unhappiness
describe the hamburger model Correct Ans-rat race - future benefit and present detriment
happiness - future benefit and present benefit
ninism - future detriment and present detriment
hedonism - future detriment and present benefit
state Correct Ans-momentary occurrences that need not be recurring, such as feelings;
temporary
trait Correct Ans-characteristics that recur across time and different situations; within
, optimistic Correct Ans-characteristics that recur across time and different situations; control
pessimistic Correct Ans-believe troubles last forever, undermine everything they do, and are
uncontrollable
tonic trait Correct Ans-displayed many times in a day
phasic Correct Ans-displayed rarely (courage)
good life Correct Ans-using signature strengths everyday to produce authentic happiness and
abundant gratification
why bother to be happy? Correct Ans-positive emotion which brings creativity, generosity,
tolerance, broadens/builds and builds resources (assets, abilities, useful traits)
United States - who is happiest Correct Ans-1. LDS Enclaves—happiest, satisfied, stressed,
and worried
2. Working Class Counties—most unhappy, unsatisfied,
3. Ethnic Minorities: Hispanic, African-American, and Native American Counties—less happy
4. Evangelicals Counties different than Mormons
5. Big Cities Counties satisfied, but not happy
