2.8 Knowledge Check
Knowledge Check
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Multiple Choice Activity #1
According to positive psychology, what is the relationship between meaning and well-being?
- Well-being is primarily determined by external circumstances, not meaning.
- Meaning is a core component of happiness, life satisfaction, and health outcomes.
- Pursuing meaning always leads to increased stress and lower well-being.
- There is no proven connection between meaning and well-being.
Multiple Choice Activity #2
How does the chapter differentiate between meaning and purpose?
- Purpose is about reflecting on past experiences, while meaning is future-focused.
- Meaning is the “why” behind life’s value, and purpose is the “how” that drives actions.
- Meaning and purpose are interchangeable and have no distinct differences.
- Meaning is about taking action, while purpose is about understanding the past.
Multiple Choice Activity #3
Which philosopher emphasized that meaning is discovered rather than created?
- Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
- Viktor Frankl
- Friedrich Nietzsche
- Martin Seligman
Multiple Choice Activity #4
How can meaning evolve throughout different life stages?
- It remains the same throughout life, as meaning is fixed early on.
- It shifts based on life transitions, such as identity exploration, career shifts, and major life events.
- It is most important in adolescence and less relevant in older adulthood.
- It only matters in times of crisis or hardship.
Multiple Choice Activity #5
What does the chapter compare a life without meaning to?
- A book with missing pages
- A house without a foundation
- A road with no destination
- A tree without leaves
Multiple Choice Activity #6
Research suggests that people with a strong sense of purpose tend to:
- Experience more stress because of higher expectations.
- Have the same health risks as those without a sense of purpose.
- Live shorter lives due to the pressure of achieving goals.
- Have greater resilience and better physical health outcomes.
Multiple Choice Activity #7
What role does self-responsibility play in meaning and purpose?
- It encourages people to blame themselves for circumstances beyond their control.
- It prevents people from pursuing meaning, as it focuses only on discipline.
- It fosters personal growth by taking ownership of one’s choices and actions.
- It has no connection to meaning—external factors determine a person’s purpose.
Correct Answers:
Activity #1: b. Meaning is a core component of happiness, life satisfaction, and health outcomes.
Activity #2: b. Meaning is the “why” behind life’s value, and purpose is the “how” that drives actions.
Activity #3: b. Viktor Frankl
Activity #4: b. It shifts based on life transitions, such as identity exploration, career shifts, and major life events.
Activity #5: b. A house without a foundation
Activity #6: d. Have greater resilience and better physical health outcomes.
Activity #7: c. It fosters personal growth by taking ownership of one’s choices and actions.
OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT. [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat
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