The Science of Well-Being

True or False. The past several decades of economic development has made the inhabitants of the US much better off and has consequently lead to a drastic improvement in life satisfaction over the years.

Here is the answer of the question: True or False. The past several decades of economic development has made the inhabitants of the US much better off and has consequently…

The Science of Well-Being

According to Sonja Lyubomirsky, what is the percentage breakdown of the factors that determine our general happiness?

Here is the answer of the question: According to Sonja Lyubomirsky, what is the percentage breakdown of the factors that determine our general happiness?   50% Genetic Setpoint, 50% Life…

The Science of Well-Being

Considering the studies shown in lecture, which of the options below closely aligns with the comparison of PREDICTED emotions to ACTUAL emotions after receiving bad news like getting a bad grade or getting turned down for a job offer.

Here is the answer of the question: Considering the studies shown in lecture, which of the options below closely aligns with the comparison of PREDICTED emotions to ACTUAL emotions after…

The Science of Well-Being

This week, Professor Santos showed visual illusions to make a point about how humans think. The illusion below, the Ponzo Illusion, was left out. If you’re like most people you will see the line on the right as longer, even though the two red lines are the same length (Go ahead and measure them if you don’t believe it). The illusion works because the distance cues provided by black lines trick our brains into thinking that the right line is “further away” and should be bigger.

Which of the follow statements align with what Professor Santos covered in lecture? (Check all that apply)   Here is the answer of the question:  Our minds strongest intuitions are…