Question 11:
In research studies, the term subjective well-being (SWB) is often used synonymously with the term "Happiness." SWB refers to an individual's overall evaluation of their own life and includes components such as positive emotions and life satisfaction. So, the correct answer to the question is:
B) Happiness
Subjective well-being is a broader concept that encompasses various aspects of an individual's emotional and cognitive evaluation of their life, including positive affect, life satisfaction, and overall well-being.
Question 12:
Though personality traits are generally stable after age 30, during middle adulthood, certain basic dimensions of personality tend to increase. Two basic dimensions that often show an increase during middle adulthood are:
1. Emotional Stability: This dimension involves being more emotionally resilient, calm, and less prone to negative emotions like anxiety and depression as individuals mature. People tend to become more emotionally stable as they age.
2. Openness to Experience: This dimension relates to being open-minded, imaginative, creative, and willing to try new things. In middle adulthood, individuals may become more open to new experiences and ideas, leading to an increase in this personality trait.
These dimensions can evolve and change throughout a person's life, showing that personality traits are not entirely fixed and can exhibit some degree of flexibility and growth even after age 30.
