Unit 1
The art of theater: A) Is itself a form of leisure activity as well as interprets leisure meanings B) Is a collaborative form using live performers C) Can be sued to express or communicate injustice and exploitation by those in power D) All of the above
All of the above
It is possible to get both intrinsic and extrinsic meaning from leisure activities. A) True B) False
True
According to the writings of Bregha, freedom in leisure requires: A) The possession of personal knowledge B) The financial means C) Permission D) All of the above
All of the above
Broadly defined, "well-being" is the dynamic process that ensures people: A) Possess a sense of individual vitality B) Have a stock of resources to help them be resilient to changes and circumstances not under their immediate control C) Have lives that incorporate leisure in the development and maintenance of health across the life span D) All of the above
All of the above
Impressionism in art: A) Is a painting style presenting an immediate impression of an object or event B) Includes such painters as Mary Cassatt and Claude Monet C) For artists in Paris in the late 1800s depicted everyday life - particularly pastimes D) All of the above
All of the above
Research has indicated that gender identity is formed in part during leisure via gender messages conveyed by: A) Parents B) Peers C) Mass media D) All of the above
All of the above
Leisure meanings in the humanities: A) None of the above B) Reflect the leisure interests of the high classes of people C) Can be found in art, music, dance, theatre, and literature D) Are irrelevant because artists don't represent "everyday" people
Can be found in art, music, dance, theatre, and literature
According to the textbook, the most popular book genre are: A) Historical Romance books B) Biographies C) Self-Help books D) Children's books
Children's books
eisure aids in the ________ well-being of children through a concept called locus of control. A) Intellectual B) Emotional C) Social D) Physical
Emotional
According to the perspective of this chapter, overall health is the absence of disease or infirmity. A) True B) False
False
According to the textbook, genre art is the most universal human activity. A) True B) False
False
Contemporary dance is an example of participatory dance. A) True B) False
False
Humor only improves our physical health. A) True B) False
False
Leisure contributes to positive emotional health, and not to the development of negative emotions. A) True B) False
False
According to Forbes, the happiest country in 2021 is: A) Finland B) United States C) Canada D) Denmark
Finland
According to WalletHub, the happiest state in the U.S. is: A) Wyoming B) Pennsylvania C) Hawaii D) West Virginia
Hawaii
Autonomy: A) Is emotional and social dependence on peers B) Accounts for much of sex role development C) Is typically developed in teens through social leisure experiences D) All of the above
Is typically developed in teens through social leisure experiences
During the _______ stage of social development, leisure becomes "squeezed in." A) Older adulthood B) Young adulthood C) Childhood D) Middle adulthood
Middle adulthood
A long-term commitment to developing a recreation skill, a high standard of performance for a recreationalpursuit, and self-definition through a recreation pursuit is a leisure concept called: A) Eudomonia B) Serious leisure C) Spirituality D) Ritual
Serious leisure
According to Forbes, the highest grossing Broadway musical is: A) Hamilton B) Les Miserables C) Book of Mormon D) The Lion King
The Lion King
According to the textbook, Americans read an average of 12 books a year. A) True B) False
True
According to the textbook, a vast amount of data suggests correlations between happiness and various genetic, social, economic, and personal factors. A) True B) False
True
According to the textbook, it is estimated that half of all U.S. adults will be obese by 2030. A) True B) False
True
According to the textbook, leisure is a complex concept with different meanings depending on the people, the place, and the time. A) True B) False
True
According to the textbook, leisure satisfaction is the most vital link between leisure and happiness. A) True B) False
True
According to the textbook, the average life expectancy is 79 years for all races and genders. A) True B) False
True
Over the past two decades, children have lost 8 hours of free, self-initiated play per week. A) True B) False
True
Square dancing is an example of participatory dance. A) True B) False
True
According to the lecture, a pleasurable, spontaneous, and creative activity in which the rewards are intrinsic is defined as this benefit of leisure: A) Ritual B) Play C) Freedom D) Risk
Play
The increased popularity of risk in leisure is mirrored by the increase in media coverage that glorifies it. A) True B) False
True
