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What are characteristics of happy people, according to research on subjective well being?

Imagine that Bob is in love with Jane.  However, Jane, after 6 months of dating, breaks up with Bob and decides she wants to date other people.  Bob is absolutely devastated.  Describe both emotion-focused coping strategies and problem-focused coping strategies he could use.  Which of these two types of strategies do you feel would be most helpful to him and why? Explain your reasoning. 

Do you think the statement “we only use about 10% of our brain” is true? If yes, explain which parts of our brain we use and which parts we do not.  If no, explain why you believe the statement is false.  Please give multiple reasons to defend your reasoning.

Which of the following is NOT a function of emotion?

Match each type of long-term memory to its definition or example.

You know, Bob might be better off without Jane.  I noticed she’s hostile, competitive, driven, and constantly feels a sense of time urgency. What’s her behavior pattern?

Consider the following person.  His IQ score is 60.   His development is slower than his peers, but he can function independently by adulthood, can maintain a job, and have a family on their own. Which would be his most likely diagnosis?

Which is an example of fluid intelligence?

Uh oh. Bob took up smoking to help deal with his broken heart.  What percent chance will he successfully quit smoking after he has been a smoker for 5 years?

Match each theory of emotion to its definition: