Emergence of Positive Psychology Flashcards

1
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This refers to the passive resignation produced by repeated exposure to negative events that are perceived to be unavoidable

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learned helplessness

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2
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The 3 parts of the learned helplessness cycle

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  • uncontrollable bad events
  • perceived lack of control
  • generalized helpless behavior
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3
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What is the good life for the Greeks?

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living a life of virtues

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4
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For Plato and Aristotle, the good life is (blank)

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the good life is a virtuous life

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5
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The Greek word Polis refers to (blank)

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the maintenance of virtues

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6
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Virtues are behavior showing (blank)

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high moral standards

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7
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What is the good life for the Romans?

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very hedonistic

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For Epicurus, the good life is (blank)

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the good life is an abundance of positive feelings and pleasures

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9
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This view of the good life emerged as an anti-thesis to Epicurus

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utilitarianism

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10
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In utilitarianism, the good life is (blank)

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the good life is prioritizing the common good

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11
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For Seligman and Csikszentmihalyi, the good life is (blank)

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the good life is hedonic + eudaimonic

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Hedonic can be described as (blank)

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  • what makes us happy
  • subjective satisfaction
  • personal positive affect
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13
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Eudaimonic can be referred to as (blank)

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our meaning and purpose in life

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14
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This perspective on the good life addresses human flourishing and virtue at a foundational level

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Judeo-Christian perspective

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15
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For Judeo-Christians, the good life is (blank)

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the good life is loving others as you love yourself

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16
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True or False

Positive emotions have a lot to do with productivity and wellness

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true

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17
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This branch of psychology focuses on the human strengths and subjective experiences of an individual

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humanistic psychology

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18
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In Confucianism, the good life is (blank)

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the good life is the practice of virtue

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In Taoism, the good life is to (blank)

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the good life is to truly participate in life

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20
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In Buddhism, the good life is the (blank)

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the good life is the interconnectedness and harmonious union among all individuals

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21
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3 primary causes for the blending of the Western and Eastern views on what makes the good life?

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  • migration
  • acculturation
  • globalization
22
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In Western cultures, what is the basis of happiness?

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self-esteem, hierarchical

23
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In Eastern cultures, what is the basis of happiness?

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relationships and holistic point of views, relational

24
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What is the common denominator between the Western and Eastern philosophies on what makes the good life?

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virtue

25
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Is learned helplessness a state or trait?

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state

26
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3 components of learned helplessness

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  1. adversity
  2. beliefs
  3. consequences
27
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This refers to our ability to change our attitude and behaviors by recognizing and challenging our negative self-talk

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learned optimism

28
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5 components of learned optimism

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  1. adversity
  2. beliefs
  3. consequences
  4. disputation
  5. energizing
29
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3 benefits of learned optimism

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  • improved health
  • motivation and performance
  • career success
30
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3 aspects of the good life

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  • pleasurable life
  • engaged life
  • meaningful life
31
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This life is about amplifying positive emotions that are important parts of our well-being and acquiring the skills to do this

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pleasant or pleasurable life

32
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This life is one where you discover your highest strengths and reshape your life to make the most of them

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engaged life

33
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This life involves utilizing them to belong to and serve something you believe is larger than the self

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meaningful life

34
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A new model of well-being advanced by Seligman to help achieve authentic happiness

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PERMA Model

35
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5 components of the PERMA model

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P - positive emotions
E - engagement
R - relationships
M - meaning
A - accomplishment
36
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What are the 2 PERMA components that were only recently added by Seligman in 2011?

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positive relationships and accomplishments

37
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What is the end goal for PERMA?

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to help in understanding what makes a flourishing life

38
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This PERMA component includes feeling good, positive emotions, optimism, pleasure, and enjoyment

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positive emotion

39
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This PERMA component includes fulfilling work, interesting hobbies, and flow

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engagement

40
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This PERMA component includes social connections, love, intimacy, and emotional and physical interaction

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relationships

41
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This PERMA component includes having a purpose, finding meaning in life

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meaning

42
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This PERMA component includes ambition, realistic goals, important achievements, and pride in yourself

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accomplishments

43
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This refers to a state of positive mental health

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flourish

44
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Flourishing is often correlated with these 4 things

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  • academic achievement
  • mastery goal-setting
  • higher levels of self-control
  • continued perseverance
45
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This refers to a state where positive emotions appear too low to stimulate flourishing

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languish

46
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When a person is languishing, these 3 things are present

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  • emotional distress
  • social impairment
  • lack of fulfillment
47
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Languishing can also refer to individuals who do not have (blank) but are low in (blank)

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individuals who do not have a mental illness but are low in social, emotional, and psychological well-being

48
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3 areas in understanding human flourishing

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subjective, individual, and group

49
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This area of understanding human flourishing is related to one’s pleasurable life

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subjective, or positive experiences and states across time

50
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This area of understanding human flourishing is related to one’s engaged life

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individual, or the characteristics of a good person

51
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This area of understanding human flourishing is related to one’s meaningful life

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group, or the positive institutions, citizenships, and communities