Question 1

Explain how downward social comparison facilitates contentment.

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Question 2

In the context of climate change, which of the following is most likely to cause domestic violence and civil conflicts?

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A)   rainfall extremes
B)   cold seasons
C)   taxless economic structure
D)   incentivized vehicle lanesE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

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 D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

How have the values of U.S. college students changed since 1970?

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Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding global climate change is NOT true?

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A)   Plant and animal species are migrating north.
B)   Sea levels are rising due to melting ice.
C)   There is a decrease in temperatures.
D)   The ten warmest years on record have occurred since 1998.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Steve strives for intimacy, personal growth, and ways to contribute to his community, whereas Ben works at "getting ahead" financially. In all likelihood

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A)   they will be equally happy.
B)   Steve is most likely to be happier.
C)   Ben is most likely to be happier.
D)   we cannot predict who will be happier.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Which statement about happiness and wealth is true?

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A)   In affluent countries, where most can afford life's necessities, affluence doesn't matter anymore.
B)   People who win lotteries experience a permanent increase in overall happiness.
C)   As the United States has become more affluent, its citizens have also become happier.
D)   Compared to financial satisfaction, having one's psychological needs met better predicts positive, happy feelings.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Joseph has just received a 5 percent increase in his salary. However, after learning that his coworkers have all received 10 percent increases, Joseph becomes upset with his employer and dissatisfied with his raise. Joseph's dissatisfaction is a result of

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A)   an upward social comparison.
B)   the impact bias.
C)   the misinformation effect.
D)   the hydraulic model of aggression.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Technological advances will help sustain the planet because of

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A)   reduced cost.
B)   increased consumption.
C)   efficient use of energy and resources.
D)   greater availability of goods.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

All of the following have been linked to an enhanced quality of life EXCEPT

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A)   having close, supportive relationships.
B)   experiencing nature.
C)   having extrinsic goals.
D)   being involved in less expensive leisure activities.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

When materialism fails, what then enhances the quality of life?

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Question 12

Summarize the research showing how increased materialism has taken place during the last 30 years and the relationship between wealth and well-being.

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Research over the last 30 years has show...

Question 13

What major phenomenon encompasses all the following phenomena of reduction in size of the polar ice caps, migration of plants and animals toward the poles and higher elevations, increase in rain days and longer rainy seasons, and permafrost thawing?

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A)   population growth
B)   industrialization
C)   erosion
D)   global warmingE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

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) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Define and provide an example of the adaptation-level phenomenon.

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Question 16

One way that social psychology can help our world is by helping us understand that

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A)   upward social comparisons reap the highest level of inner satisfaction.
B)   downward social comparisons facilitate contentment.
C)   we really have a good life.
D)   compared to others, we don't have much.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

When we seek _____ goals we tend to experience a higher quality of life.

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A)   extrinsic
B)   monetary
C)   intrinsic
D)   financialE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Happiness is relative to our comparisons with others especially with

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A)   members of our ingroup.
B)   people better off than we are.
C)   people worse off than we are.
D)   members of an outgroup.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Identify a true statement about the relationship between wealth and well-being.

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A)   Rich people within a country are not happier than working-class people in a country.
B)   After a comfortable income level is reached, more and more money produces diminishing long-term returns.
C)   People who are super-rich have reported significantly greater happiness than average.
D)   People in rich nations report same level of happiness and life satisfaction as those in poor nationsE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Which of the following is FALSE about affluence and happiness?

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A)   U.S. states with greater inequality have higher rates of depression.
B)   Countries with greater inequality have higher rates of mental illness.
C)   U.S. and China are places where rising affluence produces increased happiness.
D)   Television's modeling of lifestyles of the wealthy accentuate feelings of relative deprivation.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

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