Question 1

Myers reported that lottery winners typically gain _______ from their winnings.

Accepted Answer

A)   long-lasting happiness
B)   a temporary jolt of joy
C)   anxiety over their new freedom
D)   a mixture of happiness and anxietyE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

How have the values of U.S.college students changed since 1971?

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Question 3

The fact that affluent people often feel as frustrated as those who have less can be understood in terms of

Accepted Answer

A)   relative deprivation.
B)   Parkinson's second law.
C)   displacement.
D)   the adaptation-level phenomenon.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Research suggests that all of the following enhance life quality except

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A)   faith communities.
B)   positive thinking habits.
C)   experiencing nature.
D)   having many friends, regardless of the depth of the relationship.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Those who are optimistic about the future see all of the following as ways to sustain our lifestyle except

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A)   moderating consumption.
B)   increasing technological efficiency.
C)   decreasing healthcare costs.
D)   increasing agricultural productivity.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following does NOT characterize Americans over the last 40 years?

Accepted Answer

A)   increased personal income
B)   increased subjective well-being
C)   increased rates of depression
D)   increased consumptionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

A source of hope for a sustainable future is

Accepted Answer

A)   cloning.
B)   reduced consumption.
C)   moderating global temperatures.
D)   high birth rates in technologically advanced countries.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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