CH 1

Question 1

Important social, cultural, and economic force that has great influence on the happiness of individuals

Answer 1

Leisure

Question 2

The vast array of activities that people pursue in their leisure time.

Answer 2

Recreation

Question 3

Participants have choice or perceive to have choice in pursuit of leisure experiences( Experience at will, and leave at will

Answer 3

Perceived Freedom

Question 4

-Mechanism for self-expression and enjoyment
-Transmits values, customs, traditions, and societal norms
-Incorporates competition, cooperation, winning vs losing, preparation for adult roles,

Answer 4

Play

Question 5

Skills an individual believes they possess which relates to a satisfying experience (Have the skills to look ahead and anticipate)

Answer 5

Perceived Competence

Question 6

desire to become the most one can be

Answer 6

Actualization

Question 7

the process by which a person controls their own life and choices to better yourself

Answer 7

Self Determination

Question 8

Leisure 21 century: Leisure is frivolous

Answer 8

Great Grandparents

Question 9

Leisure 21 century: Leisure to refresh oneself from work (drive for financial security)

Answer 9

Grandparents

Question 10

Leisure 21 century: Work to play

Answer 10

Parents

Question 11

Leisure 21 century: Work hard play hard

Answer 11

Today (This generation)

Question 12

Leisure 21 century: Play is life’s purpose

Answer 12

Grandchildren

Question 13

A cognitive evaluation of the quality of an individual’s life as a whole

Answer 13

Life Satisfaction

Question 14

Provides interaction with participants in ways that enhance the experience and those involved

Answer 14

Leisure

Question 15

Results in positive feelings and mental well-being, physical, social, and spiritual benefits

Answer 15

Leisure

Question 16

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Answer 16

1.Self-Actualization
2.Self-esteem
3.Love and belonging
4.Saftey and Security
5.Physiological needs (Food, Drink)

Question 17

Focused on Life Satisfaction as related to involvement in life experiences (leisure).

Answer 17

Csikszentmihalyi(Chick-sent-me-high)

Question 18

Skills: Up Comp: Down =boredom
Skills: Down Comp: Up= Anxious

Answer 18

Flow theory example

Question 19

(Flow Theory) Optimal experience occurs during activity that is goal-oriented, bounded by rules and requires certain skills

Answer 19

A Challenging Activity that Requires Skill

Question 20

(Flow Theory) When skills are necessary to deal with activity
i.e. – not hearing crowd noise

Answer 20

The Merging of Action and Awareness

Question 21

Know what to do and where to aim towards
i.e.-knowing the score

Answer 21

Clear Goals and Feedback

Question 22

(Flow Theory) ability to forget the unpleasant tasks awaiting them
i.e.-forget about an assignment due, during a tennis match

Answer 22

Concentration on the Task at Hand

Question 23

(Flow Theory)Ability to eliminate risk, failure and injury
“Leave No Doubt”
i.e.- you choose whether you want to participate or not in an activity

Answer 23

The Paradox of Control

Question 24

(Flow Theory) When action and awareness merge as one.
i.e. – “Be the ball”

Answer 24

The Loss of Self-Consciousness

Question 25

(Flow Theory) Time standing still, yet after experience, time speeds up

Answer 25

The Transformation of Time

Question 26

-Self-esteem
-Satisfaction with self
-Standards of living
-Family life
-Work
-Mental and Physical health
-Community
-Mood
-Place of residence
-Physical attractiveness

Answer 26

Subject variables of Life satisfation

Question 27

Income
Age
Gender
Race/ethnicity
Employment
Education
Marital status
Family

Answer 27

Demographic Variables of Life Satisfation

Question 28

Social contact
Personality
Creativity
Involvement in activities

Answer 28

physiological variables of Life satisfaction.

Question 29

when one is actively engaged in an activity where the skills possessed are balanced to the challenge of the activity

Answer 29

Flow Theory