What This Document Is
This document is a review guide designed to help students prepare for the final exam in New York University’s “The Science Of Happiness” (CAMSUA 110) course, Fall 2019. It outlines key concepts covered throughout the semester that will be assessed on the exam. It’s structured as a series of important questions students should be able to answer.
Why This Document Matters
This review guide is essential for students enrolled in the course who want to effectively focus their studying. It clarifies the scope of the final exam, highlighting the specific theories, studies, and models the instructor considers most important. It’s best used in the days leading up to the exam as a self-assessment tool and a guide for revisiting course materials.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This guide does *not* provide complete explanations of each concept. It serves as a checklist and reminder of topics covered, not a substitute for attending lectures, completing readings, or engaging with course content. It also doesn’t include practice questions or example answers.
What This Document Provides
The full review guide includes prompts to assess your understanding of: PERMA theory and its creator, the effects of positive priming (with a reference to Pavlov’s dog study), the circumplex model of emotions, characteristics of growth vs. fixed mindsets, the concept of willpower as a limited resource, the elements of deliberate practice, maximizing vs. satisficing decision-making styles, choice paralysis, and the broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions. It is a focused list of concepts, not a comprehensive course summary.
