Quiz: Authentic Happiness Book Knowledge Challenge

1. Who is the author of the book "Authentic Happiness"?

Daniel Kahneman

Carol Dweck

Martin Seligman

Viktor Frankl

Martin Elias Peter Seligman is an American psychologist, educator, and author of self-help books. Seligman is a strong promoter within the scientific community of his theories of well-being and positive psychology. His theory of learned helplessness is popular among scientific and clinical psychologists.

Explanation

Martin Elias Peter Seligman is an American psychologist, educator, and author of self-help books. Seligman is a strong promoter within the scientific community of his theories of well-being and positive psychology. His theory of learned helplessness is popular among scientific and clinical psychologists.

2. What is the central concept of "Authentic Happiness"?

Pursuit of wealth

Pursuit of pleasure

Pursuit of meaning and positive emotion

Pursuit of fame

The central concept of the book/theory holds that there are three distinct kinds of happiness: the Pleasant Life (pleasures), the Good Life (engagement), and the Meaningful Life.

Explanation

The central concept of the book/theory holds that there are three distinct kinds of happiness: the Pleasant Life (pleasures), the Good Life (engagement), and the Meaningful Life.

3. Which field of psychology is closely associated with the author's work in "Authentic Happiness"?

Behavioral psychology

Positive psychology

Psychoanalysis

Cognitive psychology

Martin Seligman is known for his work in positive psychology, which is closely associated with the book. In his 2002 book Authentic Happiness, Seligman saw happiness as made up of positive emotion, engagement and meaning.

Explanation

Martin Seligman is known for his work in positive psychology, which is closely associated with the book. In his 2002 book Authentic Happiness, Seligman saw happiness as made up of positive emotion, engagement and meaning.

4. In which year the book "Authentic Happiness" was published?

2002

2005

2010

204

The book "Authentic Happiness" was published on 27 August 2002.

Explanation

The book "Authentic Happiness" was published on 27 August 2002.

5. What term does the author use to describe the state of being fully absorbed in a challenging activity and losing track of time?

Flow

Bliss

Zen

Euphoria

According to the author, engagement is being one with the music (2012). Engagement is similar to the concept of flow. It refers to a loss of self-consciousness and complete absorption in an activity. It is mindfully focusing on the task at hand.

Explanation

According to the author, engagement is being one with the music (2012). Engagement is similar to the concept of flow. It refers to a loss of self-consciousness and complete absorption in an activity. It is mindfully focusing on the task at hand.

6. According to the author, what are the three components of happiness?

Pleasure, wealth, and success

Positive emotion, engagement, and meaning

Fame, power, and achievement

Pleasure, happiness, and purpose

As per the author, Happiness has three aspects: positive emotion, engagement, and meaning, each of which feeds into life satisfaction and is measured entirely by subjective report.

Explanation

As per the author, Happiness has three aspects: positive emotion, engagement, and meaning, each of which feeds into life satisfaction and is measured entirely by subjective report.

7. The author discusses the concept of "signature strengths." What are signature strengths in the context of the book?

Personal weaknesses

Positive character traits that are most authentic to an individual

Acquired skills

Hidden talents

Signature strengths are the positive aspects of your personality that define who you are and how you contribute to the world. They are not skills or abilities that you learn or acquire, but rather innate characteristics that you value and express naturally.

Explanation

Signature strengths are the positive aspects of your personality that define who you are and how you contribute to the world. They are not skills or abilities that you learn or acquire, but rather innate characteristics that you value and express naturally.

8. In "Authentic Happiness," the author explores the idea that the pursuit of happiness is influenced by genetics, circumstances, and personal choices. What is this known as?

The Hedonic Treadmill

The Threefold Path

The Happiness Equation

The Positive Psychology Model

This idea is known as the Hedonic Treadmill, which suggests that individuals return to a relatively stable level of happiness regardless of life changes.

Explanation

This idea is known as the Hedonic Treadmill, which suggests that individuals return to a relatively stable level of happiness regardless of life changes.

9. What does the "Gratitude Visit" exercise, introduced in the book, involve?

Writing down daily affirmations

Writing a letter of gratitude to someone and reading it to them in person

Keeping a gratitude journal

Practicing mindfulness meditation

The gratitude visit exercise is: Think of someone who had a profound impact on your life, someone who you never reached out to and told how they influenced you. Then, sit down and write that person a letter telling them specifically what they did to make a difference in your life.

Explanation

The gratitude visit exercise is: Think of someone who had a profound impact on your life, someone who you never reached out to and told how they influenced you. Then, sit down and write that person a letter telling them specifically what they did to make a difference in your life.

10. In "Authentic Happiness," what term does the author use to describe the state of being fully immersed in activities that align with personal strengths and values, where individuals feel a deep sense of engagement and fulfillment?

Blissful living

Hedonistic pleasure

The engaged life

Serendipitous moments

Martin Seligman uses the term "The engaged life" to describe the state of being fully immersed in activities that align with personal strengths and values, leading to a deep sense of engagement and fulfillment.

Explanation

Martin Seligman uses the term "The engaged life" to describe the state of being fully immersed in activities that align with personal strengths and values, leading to a deep sense of engagement and fulfillment.