ToP Exam 4- Practice Test

Better work ethic, engagement, and self-efficacy in school

One study (Anderson et al., 2018) showed that dispositional awe was correlated with better academic outcomes, specifically…

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

An example of conceptual vastness would be like…

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

Awe is defined is a feeling we have when…

True

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

True

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

Thinking about how old the universe is

An example of temporal vastness would be like…

False

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

All of the options are correct

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…

Lower inflammation, as measured by interleukin 6 (IL-6)

One study (Stellar et al., 2015) showed that increases in awe were most associated with decreases in an indicator of health problems. What was that indicator?

By having people draw themselves and examining the size

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?

Better mental health

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

Communal narcissist

Jane has a savoir complex. She believes that she is kinder than anyone else she has encountered. She recently bragged on social media about volunteering at a soup kitchen, but her friend was actually there and responds to her status by saying, "Funny, I did not see you there." Jane may be a…

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

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:

True

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

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 lagrest decreases in how they were rated on attractiveness

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

True

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

18-24 months

I should make sure I know the 9 features of a flow experience.

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

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

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 with awareness

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

Stop, notice, accept, curious, kindness

Which of the following was not a reason for procrastination that we discussed?

Low agreeableness

Mindfulness can be a practice, state, or trait.

True

Flow experiences are beneficial because…

All of the above are benefits of flow experiences

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

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 tell myself that I shouldn't be thinking the way I'm thinking (reverse-scored)."

Nonjudging

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

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

Present moment focus