Question 1

Rising affluence in the U.S.has not produced increased happiness because

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A)   we discount our belongings.
B)   there's always someone richer.
C)   growth is not good.
D)   of greater health problems among baby boomers.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

A source of hope for a sustainable future is

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A)   increasing technological efficiency and agricultural productivity.
B)   moderating consumption.
C)   decreasing population.
D)   All of the above.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Policies that would curb individual consumption require

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A)   further research.
B)   political acts supported by public attitudes.
C)   a one-world economy.
D)   dictatorial governance.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

The top-rated objective among entering collegians today is

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A)   raising a family.
B)   helping others in difficulty.
C)   finding fulfilling work.
D)   being very well off financially.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

In the United States correlation between increased individual income and personal happiness is

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A)   surprisingly strong.
B)   moderately strong.
C)   about 0.30.
D)   surprisingly weak.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

For today's collegians,the goal of _______ has been at the top of their list in recent years.

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A)   developing a meaningful philosophy of life
B)   becoming very well off financially
C)   helping others in difficulty
D)   becoming an authority in their own fieldE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

People with more money

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A)   perceive more control over their lives.
B)   have a higher stress level.
C)   are less happy in poor countries.
D)   are more likely to reduce their consumption.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

According to the text,fertility rates in more than 40 countries have dropped to replacement levels,or _______ children per woman.

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A)   5.1
B)   3.0
C)   2.1
D)   1.3E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Define and provide an example of the upward social comparison.

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Question 10

Rising air temperatures in the arctic is causing all of the following EXCEPT the

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A)   thawing of the permafrost.
B)   number of animals that are dying.
C)   retreating glaciers.
D)   rising ocean temperatures.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Describe the effects of global warming.

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Question 12

Social comparison is

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A)   evaluating one's abilities and opinions by comparing oneself with others.
B)   our tendency to compare a given level of stimulation with an earlier level.
C)   a tendency to adapt to social events.
D)   often used to recalibrate adaptation levels.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

_______ agree that money buys happiness,whereas _______ agree that a little more money will make one a little happier.

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A)   Most; few
B)   All; none
C)   Few; many
D)   None; allE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Technological advances will help sustain the planet because of

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A)   reduced cost.
B)   increased consumption.
C)   less polluting waste.
D)   greater availability of goods.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

The earth is being assaulted by a "double whammy" that includes

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A)   high inflation and high taxes.
B)   more people and colder climates.
C)   more people and greater consumption.
D)   fewer people and greater consumption.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Define and provide an example of the adaptation-level phenomenon.

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Question 17

There is now strong evidence that significant global warming

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A)   is a marginal threat.
B)   is not scientifically proven.
C)   is occurring.
D)   has not started yet.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

According to the text,a global environmental disaster is being caused by

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A)   the spread of disease.
B)   deforestation of the forests.
C)   increasing consumption.
D)   both increasing population and consumption.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 19

In 1960,the earth carried 3 billion people and 127 million motor vehicles.Today it has more than ___ billion people and ___ cars.

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A)   4; 75 million
B)   5; 100 million
C)   5; 200 million
D)   7; 1 billionE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Myers noted that changing the consumption levels among rich nations requires

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A)   stronger and stricter laws.
B)   a major catastrophe to occur first.
C)   a world-wide natural disaster or plague.
D)   a shift in public consciousness similar to the civil rights and women's movements.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Exam 31: Social Psychology and the Sustainable Future

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A source of hope for a sustainable future is

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Social comparison is

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According to the text,fertility rates in more than 40 countries have dropped to replacement levels,or _______ children per woman.

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Rising air temperatures in the arctic is causing all of the following EXCEPT the

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Rising affluence in the U.S.has not produced increased happiness because

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Define and provide an example of the upward social comparison.

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The earth is being assaulted by a "double whammy" that includes

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Policies that would curb individual consumption require

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According to the text,a global environmental disaster is being caused by

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In the United States correlation between increased individual income and personal happiness is

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People with more money

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The top-rated objective among entering collegians today is

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Describe the effects of global warming.

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For today's collegians,the goal of _______ has been at the top of their list in recent years.

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Define and provide an example of the adaptation-level phenomenon.

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There is now strong evidence that significant global warming

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_______ agree that money buys happiness,whereas _______ agree that a little more money will make one a little happier.

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Technological advances will help sustain the planet because of

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