Chapter 2 Flashcards
1
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Happiness Set Point
A
when we are too happy or unhappy, our internal biological regulators try to bring happiness levels back to a genetically determined set point
2
Q
Bottom-up theories of happiness
A
life’s circumstances influence happiness
3
Q
Top-down theories of happiness
A
happiness levels begin in ourselves and they effect how we view life’s circumstances
4
Q
Flow
A
happiness levels begin in ourselves and they effect how we view life’s circumstances
5
Q
Mindfulness
A
heightened state of awareness of what is occurring in the present
6
Q
Savoring
A
applying mindful awareness to enjoyment experiences
