1. FRQ on page 521 – Worth 10 points
Question and scoring guide

2. Question – Worth 10 points:
Explain the relationship of the following as they relate to well-being: self-serving bias, self-esteem, locus of control, self-actualization, and reciprocal determinism.

3. Self-serving bias (2 points)
(Name at least 2 of the following in order to earn the 2 points.)
Relationship to well-being – Our readiness to perceive ourselves favorably:
Increases the likelihood of remembering favorable events.
Decreases the likelihood of remembering unfavorable events.
Increases self-esteem, which can lead to a multitude of benefits.
Increases positive interpretations of any given event.

4. (Name at least 2 of the following in order to earn the 2 points.)
Self-esteem (2 points)
(Name at least 2 of the following in order to earn the 2 points.)
Relationship to well-being – Those with a feeling of self-worth:
Sleep better.
Are less shy.
Are happier.
Are less lonely.

5. Locus of control (2 points)
(Name at least 2 of the following in order to earn the 2 points.)
Relationship to well-being—The sense of environmental control (internal locus of control) leads to:
Achieving more in school.
Enjoying better health.
Feeling less depressed.
Coping better with stress.

6. Self-actualization (2 points)
(Name at least 2 of the following in order to earn the 2 points)
Relationship to well-being – Fulfilling our potential leads to:
An increased sense of meaning.
An increased sense of purpose.
Greater self-esteem, which can have a multitude of benefits.
Greater helpfulness, which leads to more happiness.

7. Reciprocal determinism (2 points)
(Name at least 2 of the following in order to earn the 2 points.)
Relationship to well-being –The person-environment interaction affects:
The environment one chooses, which in turn shapes an individual. Selection of a positive environment would increase well-being.
Interpretation of events. Those with optimistic outlook would be attuned to a favorable interpretation of events, and less attuned to a threatening interpretation of events.
How we created situations to which we react. Those with positive dispositions likely enjoy close, supportive friendships, which increases well-being.