Flashcard on Happiness and Well-being

Front

What is a common misconception about happiness?

Back

Happiness comes from achieving grades, money, or social media likes.

Front

What term describes the tendency to overestimate how long happiness or sadness will last?

Back

Impact bias

Front

According to the course, what activity is scientifically shown to increase happiness? Options: Sleeping less to work harder, Socializing with others, Comparing yourself to others on social media, Buying expensive items

Back

Socializing with others

Front

Which of the following is a strategy to combat hedonic adaptation?
Options:
Focus on what you don't have.
Regularly express gratitude.
Constantly chase new goals.
Avoid relationships.

Back

Regularly express gratitude.

Front

What is 'Savoring' in the context of well-being?

Back

Appreciating positive experiences.

Front

How does the course recommend handling social comparisons?

Back

Focus on intrinsic goals rather than external comparisons.

Front

What is one of the behaviors Dr. Santos highlights for improving happiness?

Back

Practicing mindfulness and meditation.

Front

Which bias often leads people to assume that others are happier than they are? Options: Availability bias, Negativity bias, Spotlight effect, Social comparison bias

Back

Spotlight effect

Front

What role does gratitude play in increasing happiness?

Back

It shifts focus to positive aspects of life.

Front

What is the goal of implementing healthier habits as discussed in the course?

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To create sustainable and incremental improvements in well-being.