Exam 4 Practice-mindfulness

Mindfulness can be a practice, state, or trait. T or F

True

Which of the following are NOT ways to help enter a flow state?

	Remove all distractions, such as phones, etc from the work environment
	Set a time limit for working on the task to help you focus
	Work during times of the day when you have the most energy
Correct	All of the above can help a person enter a flow state

The following item from the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire probably assesses what? "I don't pay attention to what I'm doing because I'm daydreaming, worrying, or otherwise distracted (reverse-scored)."

Acting w/awareness

The following item from the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire probably assesses what? "I tell myself that I shouldn't be thinking the way I'm thinking (reverse-scored)."

Nonjudging

Which of the following was NOT one of the benefits of mindfulness that was revealed in the Mesmer-Magnus et al. (2017) meta-analysis?

A higher sense of purpose/meaning at one's job

The following item from the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire probably assesses what? "When I have distressing thoughts or images, I feel calm soon after."

Nonreactivity

I should make sure I know the 9 features of a flow experience. T or F?

True

The following item from the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire probably assesses what? "I can easily put my beliefs, opinions, and expectations into words."

Describing

The S.N.A.C.K. acronym (Snackronym…haha!) stands for…

Stop, notice, accept, curious, kindness

Flow experiences are beneficial because…

	The involve positive emotions and are rewarding experiences
	They improve the quality of your work
	They improve your work efficiency, meaning you get more accomplished in less time
Correct	All of the above are benefits of flow experiences

Which of the following is not a label for the five components of mindfulness measured by the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire?

Present moment focus

Which of the following was NOT one of the benefits of mindfulness that was revealed in the Mesmer-Magnus et al. (2017) meta-analysis?

Social support from more people

Awe is defined is a feeling we have when…

We are in the presence of something vast and that transcends our current understanding of the world

One study (Sturm et al., 2022) had some people take an awe walk and others take a regular walk for eight weeks. The results were…

	Those that took the awe walk had selfies where they took up less space in the picture
	Those that took the awe walk had larger smiles
	Those that took the awe walk self-reported better mental health
Correct	All of the options are correct

Research has shown that awe can lead to more helping behavior.

True

One study (Bai et al., 2015) approached people at the lookout to Yosemite National Park (awe condition) and at Fisherman's Warf (control condition). Those in the awe condition showed more humility (e.g., did not inflate their sense of self-importance in the world). How did they measure humility?

By having people draw themselves and examining the size

An example of physical vastness would be like…

Thinking about how large the Earth is

An example of conceptual vastness would be like…

Thinking about how complex Einstein's general theory of relativity is

An example of temporal vastness would be like…

Thinking about how old the universe is

Research has shown that awe can make us feel more connected to other people. T or F

True

All awe experiences are positive. In other words, you cannot be in awe of something terrifying or horrible. T or F

False

One study showed that the peers of communal narcissists actually rated them as more aggressive. T or F

True

Communal narcissists are arrogant about certain things (e.g., their helpfulness, relationships skills), but they do not actually excel in these areas. T or F

True

One study involved participants who had already completed a measure of grandiose (agentic) narcissism report to the lab. There, they had their photo taken before and after they removed all their make-up, accessories, shave, and pull their hair back. The participants' before and after photos were then rated for their attractiveness. Those who were high on narcissism….

Showed the largest decreases in how they were rated on attractiveness

Which of the following have been theorized as contributors to the POSSIBLE increase in narcissism in recent generations?

	Parents that praise their kids excessively and way that makes comparisons to others (e.g., "You are the most intelligent kid in your class).
	Social Media
	Cultural messages in TV shows, movies, books, songs have shifted to an emphasis on the self, fame, and attention seeking
Correct	All of the other options are correct

In one study of narcissism (Paulhus, 1998), the researchers studied how people perceived grandiose (agentic) narcissists over time across multiple meetings. Which of the following is an accurate description of the results:

At the first meeting, the narcissists were the most liked, but after several meetings, they were the least liked.

At what age do kids tend to develop a sense of self?

18 to 24 months

Which of the following has research shown that self-esteem directly and positively impacts/causes?

Better mental health