Finals: Module 2 Flashcards
five core mechanisms of Positve body
human touch,
positive sexual behaviour,
physical activity,
nutrition and even
physical pain.
- mind and body are one
- what we think and feel is a direct result of
physical reactions in the brain
Monism
TYPES OF HAPPINESS
- The pleasurable life
- The engaged life
- The meaningful life
encompasses feelings of positive emotions,
which are integral components to our success and wellbeing
The pleasurable life
Flow, via participation in physical activity, can induce a sense of engagement, absorption and wellbeing after the fact
The engaged life
2 categories of The pleasurable life
pleasures and gratifications(activities that requires planning)
baby chimps chose a warm and cuddly, or
rather a ‘touchable’ surrogate mother, with no food, over a steel, unforgiving
mother, with an abundance of food
Harry Harlow’s studies
- spiritual and embodied
transcendence
The meaningful life
hormone which can cause the feeling of sleepiness
prolactin
________ and positive psychology are a match made in heaven.
- tried and tested avenue for creating such positive people
Physical activity (PA)
PA can be broken down into short bursts throughout the day
(3 10 minute sessions)
60 to 75 heart rate
one of the best ways to fight and prevent obesity
Nutrition
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)10 recommended daily diet for promotion of physical wellbeing includes:
grains and grain products (6–11 servings)
fruits (2–4)
vegetables (3–5)
dairy (2)
lean meats, fish, poultry (2–3)
healthy BMI range
18–25
___ and ____societies used body art as a symbol of leadership
and status, including courage in battle.
Greek and Roman
