The Science of Well-Being By Coursera - All Quiz & Assignments Answer ( With Explanations)

Week 2 Quiz 1. This week, Professor Santos showed visual illusions to make a point about how humans think. The illusion below, the Ponzo Illusion, was left out. If you’re like most people you will see the line on the right as longer, even though the two red lines are the same length (Go ahead and measure them if you don’t believe it). The illusion works because the distance cues provided by black lines trick our brains into thinking that the right line is “further away” and should be bigger. Which of the follow statements align with what Professor Santos covered in lecture? (Check all that apply) Correct Even though you are told that the lines are different lengths they still look the same. So in this case, knowing is not enough to change the way we see and what we believe to be true. Correct Even though you are told that the lines are different lengths they still look the same. So in this case, knowing is not enough to change the way we see and what we believe to be true. 2. Considering the studies shown in lecture, which of the options below closely aligns with the comparison of PREDICTED emotions to ACTUAL emotions after receiving bad news like getting a bad grade or getting turned down for a job offer. 3. True or False. After a certain point, people are content with their salary and do not aspire to make more money. Our minds strongest intuitions are often wrong Our minds always deliver accurate information to us Knowing is half the battle Knowing is not half the battle Correct These studies shown in lecture highlight how we often mispredict and overestimate our reaction to bad news