Lecture 22: The Dark Side of the American Dream

Question 1

What are the core values of the Amish?

Answer 1

1. Community
2. Humility
3. Religious life

Question 2

What is Deci Kasser and Ryan’s focus on Depression?

Answer 2

not on social roles but on aspirations:

lower wellbeing is associated with having extrinsic goals focused on rewards praise and competition

Question 3

what are the 2 broad classes of aspirations?

Answer 3

extrinsic: depend on the contingent reaction of others
intrinsic: expressive of growth tendencies, likely to satisfy psychological needs

Question 4

what are the 3 main intrinsic aspirations?

Answer 4

1. close relationships
2. community involvement
3. personal growth

Question 5

what are the 3 main extrinsic aspirations?

Answer 5

1. Money (rewards?)
2. Fame (competition?)
3. Appealing image (praise?)