Answer to Question #251240 in Psychology for Holi

Question

Take the following questionnaire on happiness and answer the following questions in an essay format: http://www.meaningandhappiness.com/oxford-happiness-questionnaire/

1. What was your score? How did you rate in happiness?
2. Did you agree or disagree with this score? Why?
3. Does this change any of your thoughts about how happy you are? How so?
4. Did this test make you want to make any changes? If so, how?
5. The textbook describes happiness being divided into 3 elements: the pleasant life, the good life, and the meaningful life. Do you believe that you are missing one of these elements? If so, which one? Why?

The above website has links to research done to improve happiness. Feel free to browse the studies and try some of the exercises!

Answer 1

One significant test to unwavering quality is the means by which these investigations measure the satisfaction or SWB of their subjects. For instance, asking individuals "how glad would you say you are?" might welcome an altogether different reply than the inquiry "how fulfilled would you say you are with your life?" 

Take the Oxford Questionnaire to get a depiction of your present degree of joy. Then, at that point, if necessary, follow Dr. Oz's 5 Tips To A Happier Life. The Oxford Happiness Questionnaire was created by clinicians Michael Argyle and Peter Hills at Oxford University. Take a couple of seconds to take the review. 

Have a go at taking the downturn indications test (CES-D Questionnaire) at the University of Pennsylvania's "Real Happiness" Testing Center. You'll need to enroll, yet this is helpful in light of the fact that there are a ton of good tests there and you can re-take them later and perceive how your scores have changed.