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What is the main reason for using the term "well-being" in stead of "happiness?
Happiness is too subjective and less precise
Well-being is easier to measure
According to the video, which philosopher originated the hedonic approach to happiness?
Aristotle
Aristippus
What is the primary critcism of the hedonic approach to happiness?
It requires to much social interaction.
It doesn't necessarily contribute to overall well-being
Which of the following best exemplifies eudaimonic happiness?
Buying a new car
Volunteering at a local shelter
How did Aristotle view Aristippus' concept of happiness?
He found it to be crass.
He considered it enlightening.
According to the video, what is a key component of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
The avoidance of pain
The opportunity for self-improvement.
Which statement best describes the modern approach to well-being?
Strict eudaimonic living is best
A balance between hedonic and eudaimonic approaches
What potential problem might arise from pursuing a purely hedonic lifestyle?
It requires too much planning
It becomes too expensive.
Which activity represents a blend of both hedonic and eudaimonic approaches?
Studying a subject you enjoy.
Excessive drinking at parties.
What does the video suggest about meaningfulness and happiness?
They are identical concepts.
The can exist independently.
According to the video, why might driving a grandmother to a doctor's appointment be considered eudaimonic?
It offers financial reward.
It creates meaningful contribution
What is described as a logical fallacy in the text?
The purely hedonic pursuit
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
How does the video characterize the relationship between hedonic and eudaimonic happiness?
As competing theories
As two sides of a spectrum
What does recent research suggest about achieving well-being?
Pure pleasure-seeking is best
Flexibility and balance are necessary
Which of the following best describes the video's conclusion about achieving happiness?
Only eudaimonic pursuits matter
A combination of approaches is most realistic
