If We Want to Increase Well-Being, It May Be Easier

question 8

Multiple Choice

If we want to increase well-being, it may be easier to teach ______ rather than trying to change ______.

• A) coping skills; self-esteem
• B) self-esteem; negative situations
• C) authenticity; existing perceptions of self
• D) intrinsic motivation; extrinsic motivation

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Definitions:

Spotlight Effect

The belief that others are paying more attention to one's appearance and behavior than they really are.

Self-efficacy

Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in their capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments.

Defensive Self-esteem

A form of self-esteem characterized by a fragile sense of self that is highly sensitive to perceived criticism or threat.

Social-cognitive Theories

Theories that emphasize the role of cognitive processes in understanding social behavior, including how we interpret, analyze, and remember information about others and our social interactions.