Chapter 5: Flashcards
What is the definition of flourish?
to grow in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as a result of a particularly favorable environment
What is the study of psychological strengths and positive emotions?
positive psychology
What are the 6 overarching strengths or virtues (peterson & seligman)?
- wisdom
- courage
- humanity
- transcendence
- justice
- moderation
What was concluded in the harvard study of happiness?
a happy childhood has long lasting effects, people with difficult childhoods can make up for them in midlife, learning how to cope well with stress has a lifelong payoff, it’s the quality of
What percentage do we spend our day mind wandering?
97%?
What is the psychological process of bringing one’s attention to experiences occurring in the present moment without needing to judge the experiences or react to them?
mindfulness
How can mindfulness be developed?
through the practice of meditation and other contemplative practices
Does meditation increase compassion?
compassion continuum states that the more mindful we are, the more likely we are to be compassionate
What is the act of understanding what others were feeling because you have experienced it yourself OR can put yourself in their shoes?
empathy
What is the act of having a deep awareness of the suffering of others and the desire to alleviate that suffering?
compassion
What’s the difference between compassion and empathy?
compassion means you want to alleviate that pain, empathy can mean you can feel bad or sad but that does not necessarily mean you want to go out of your way to alleviate that pain for the other person
What does the compassion continuum state?
the more mindful you are, the more compassionate you will be
What are ACES?
adverse childhood experiences
What are SSN relationships?
safe, stable and nurturing relationships
What is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, trade by, threats or significant sources of stress?
resilience
