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1. The "cookie study" is a good example of how defensiveness can be reduced by reflecting on one's core values. What is this type of reflection called?

2. Which of the following lists the three major types of pathways in which purpose changes our lives, according to Dr. Strecher?

A. Psychological, behavioral, biological

B. Occupational, familial, spiritual

C. Meditational, spiritual, genetic

D. Physical, mental, emotional

3. Which of the following best describes the psychological pathway of how purpose can lead to positive outcomes?

A. Purpose in life changes over time, impacting how we feel psychologically.

B. More experiences of stressful events leads one to lower their purpose strategically.

C. Having a strong sense of purpose can buffer the impact of stressors and promote post-traumatic growth.

D. Stressors can lower our sense of purpose; we should try to avoid stressful events in order to maintain a high purpose and maximize our positive outcomes.

4. In a study by Anthony Burrow, after purpose affirmation, riders on the subway saw a decrease in their perceptions of which of the following feelings when around more ethnically diverse people?

A. Indecision

B. Contentment and satisfaction

C. Distressed, alone, and afraid

D. Delight and wonder

5. True or False - With respect to future orientation, having a sense of purpose has been associated with having a higher income and net worth.

6. True or False- Even experience from war, earthquake, cancer, or loss of a loved one can often lead to development of purpose in life.

7. Which of the following best describes an example of the behavioral pathway of how purpose can lead to positive outcomes?

A. A strong sense of purpose leads to more focus on the past, which makes us more wealthy in the long run.

B. As we behave more ethically, we develop a sense of purpose, which then leads to lower stress and greater satisfaction.

C. Reflection on purposeful core values can decrease our defensiveness to health messages, making them more effective in motivating behavior change.

D. Engaging in healthy behaviors like physical activity and eating well typically leads to creating a transcending purpose in life.

8. What part of the brain takes inputs from other parts of the brain and integrates them into a common value signal, helping us compare and make decisions about things that otherwise wouldn't be easy to compare?

A. Cerebellum

B. Amygdala

C. Thalamus

D. Ventromedial prefrontal cortex

9. Which of the following best describes an example of the biological pathway of how purpose can lead to positive outcomes?

A. Developing a life purpose can improve weight loss from the paleo diet.

B. Having a eudaimonic, or self-transcending, purpose is associated with improved immune function and may even improve the repair of our DNA.l

C. People with a strong sense of purpose develop fast-twitch muscles more quickly than people without a life purpose.

10. Which activity below has been demonstrated to elevate telomerase -- the "fuel" of our telomeres that help us live longer and stay healthier?

Ultramarathon running

Eating a vegan diet

Loving-Kindness Meditation