Question 1

How do construct, linguistic, and metric equivalence influence the development of measures of strengths on a cross-cultural basis?

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Construct equivalence influences develop...

Question 2

Discuss the importance of having acceptable psychometric properties for the classifications of strengths described in Chapter 3.

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Having acceptable psychometric propertie...

Question 3

According to Clifton, what conditions must be in place for talent to manifest itself?

Accepted Answer

A)   Normal, healthy development and successful experiences in childhood and adolescence.
B)   Financial security to allow for more opportunities to build talent.
C)   Someone must be born with talents, as it is part of their genetics.
D)   It must be fostered through a combination of harsh and easy experiences.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

In consideration of the cultural differences in the definition of strengths on the VIA-IS, what have researchers begun to do?

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A)   Study individuals with high income.
B)   Disregard previously studied information.
C)   Consider the effect of experimenter bias.
D)   Conduct cross-cultural research.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the contrast between psychological and social well-being?

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A)   Social well-being involves easily attainable strengths, and psychological well-being involves strengths that are hard to attain.
B)   Social well-being consists of hidden strengths, while psychological well-being displays tangible strengths.
C)   Psychological well-being indicates the lack of depression, and social well-being indicates the lack of social anxiety.
D)   Psychological well-being is mainly comprised of internal strengths, while social well-being is mainly comprised of social strengths.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Which basic questions spurred the creation of the VIA classification system?

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A)   How can we define talent? How can we correct weaknesses?
B)   How can we define strengths? How can we tell if a youth development program is meeting its goals?
C)   How can we assess personality? What can do to develop strengths in adults?
D)   What are the characteristics of self-actualizers? How can we help average people achieve their goals?E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

If a construct has linguistic equivalence then it also has construct equivalence.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Factors that contribute to positive outcomes, specifically play and romantic love, require more research to determine their influence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Emotional intelligence consists of someone's perceptions of their happiness and life satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The authors suggest that developmental gains from early in school or work could be linked to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   increased income
B)   civic contributions
C)   higher grades
D)   less disagreementsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 11

Gallup's Clifton's StrengthsFinder, the ICD, and VIA-S are examples of measures of positive strengths and virtues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What cultural framework is prevalent in the measures of psychological strength, and what does this imply?

Accepted Answer

A)   Eastern; there has been great progress in finding Western strengths worldwide.
B)   Western; other cultures may not define these strengths similarly.
C)   Western: these strengths are better from an objective standpoint.
D)   Easter; these strengths provide more balance to positive psychology research.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

A researcher who creates a measure of joy but does not consider other cultural perspectives, other languages, and how it is measured across cultures might find that the measure has poor ______

Accepted Answer

A)   construct equivalence
B)   theoretical equivalence
C)   psychometric equivalence
D)   cultural equivalenceE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

If a therapist wanted to refer to a classification of strengths or positive outcomes, what would be the best option?

Accepted Answer

A)   The International Classification of Diseases.
B)   The Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets.
C)   The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.
D)   The Not completedE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

The most widely used measure of positive strengths is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are the positive outcomes associated with play?

Accepted Answer

A)   Play allows us to work through unresolved issues and trauma. This is also a positive outcome according to trauma informed care with children.
B)   Play increases the likelihood of raising intelligence throughout life.
C)   Play is associated with increased creativity in adulthood.
D)   Play allows for practicing social, emotional, and physical skills.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

The threefold structure of emotional well-being includes life satisfaction, positive affect, and ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   the absence of negative affect
B)   empathy for others
C)   mindfulness of emotions
D)   resiliencyE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

How are construct, linguistic, and metric equivalences similar?

Accepted Answer

A)   They pertain to how a construct is defined.
B)   They contribute to improved cultural competency and understanding.
C)   They all are used in the translation process.
D)   There are easier to establish in Eastern cultures.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

What was The Values in Action Inventory of Strengths (VIA-IS)  designed to do?

Accepted Answer

A)   To help individuals maximize their potentials.
B)   To identify individuals' themes of talent.
C)   To identify and individual's level of thriving.
D)   Describe individual differences of character strengths.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

______ is the description applied to someone who is not dealing with mental illness but also has low levels of well-being.

Accepted Answer

A)   Suffering.
B)   Deteriorating.
C)   Languishing
D)   Declining.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Exam 3: Classifications and Measures of Strengths and Positive Outcomes

What was The Values in Action Inventory of Strengths (VIA-IS) designed to do?

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Discuss the importance of having acceptable psychometric properties for the classifications of strengths described in Chapter 3.

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The threefold structure of emotional well-being includes life satisfaction, positive affect, and ______.

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Factors that contribute to positive outcomes, specifically play and romantic love, require more research to determine their influence.

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According to Clifton, what conditions must be in place for talent to manifest itself?

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______ is the description applied to someone who is not dealing with mental illness but also has low levels of well-being.

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Emotional intelligence consists of someone's perceptions of their happiness and life satisfaction.

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Gallup's Clifton's StrengthsFinder, the ICD, and VIA-S are examples of measures of positive strengths and virtues.

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What are the positive outcomes associated with play?

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A researcher who creates a measure of joy but does not consider other cultural perspectives, other languages, and how it is measured across cultures might find that the measure has poor ______

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If a construct has linguistic equivalence then it also has construct equivalence.

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What cultural framework is prevalent in the measures of psychological strength, and what does this imply?

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Which of the following best describes the contrast between psychological and social well-being?

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Which basic questions spurred the creation of the VIA classification system?

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If a therapist wanted to refer to a classification of strengths or positive outcomes, what would be the best option?

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The authors suggest that developmental gains from early in school or work could be linked to ______.

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How are construct, linguistic, and metric equivalences similar?

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How do construct, linguistic, and metric equivalence influence the development of measures of strengths on a cross-cultural basis?

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The most widely used measure of positive strengths is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.

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In consideration of the cultural differences in the definition of strengths on the VIA-IS, what have researchers begun to do?

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