Midterm III Textbook

Question 1

humanistic

Answer 1

study of humans, not animals

Question 2

study of humans, not animals

Answer 2

humanistic

Question 3

holistic

Answer 3

human system is greater than sum of its parts

Question 4

human system is greater than sum of its parts

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holistic

Question 5

historic

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whole person from birth to death

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whole person from birth to death

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historic

Question 7

phenomenological

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focus on interior, experiential, and existential aspects of personality

Question 8

focus on interior, experiential, and existential aspects of personality

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phenomenological

Question 9

real life

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person in nature, society, and culture–not just the experimental lab

Question 10

person in nature, society, and culture–not just the experimental lab

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real life

Question 11

positivity

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joy, fruitful activities, virtuous actions and attributes

Question 12

joy, fruitful activities, virtuous actions and attributes

Answer 12

positivity

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will

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choices, decisions, voluntary actions

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choices, decisions, voluntary actions

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will

Question 15

value

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a philosophy of life that describes what is desirable

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a philosophy of life that describes what is desirable

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value

Question 17

existentialism

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the approach of philosophy that focuses on conscious experience, free will, the meaning of life, and other basic questions of existence

Question 18

the approach of philosophy that focuses on conscious experience, free will, the meaning of life, and other basic questions of existence

Answer 18

existentialism

Question 19

what are the three parts of experience?

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1) biological experience or Umwelt
2) social experience or Mitwelt
3) psychological experience or Eigenwelt

Question 20

umwelt

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biological experience

consists of the sensations you feel by virtue of being a biological organism

Question 21

biological experience

consists of the sensations you feel by virtue of being a biological organism

Answer 21

umwelt

Question 22

mitwelt

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social experience

consists of what you think and feel as a social being

Question 23

social experience

consists of what you think and feel as a social being

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mitwelt

Question 24

eigenwelt

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psychological experience

the experience of experience itself. How you feel and think when you try to understand yourself, your own mind, and your own existence

Question 25

psychological experience the experience of experience itself. How you feel and think when you try to understand yourself, your own mind, and your own existence

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eigenwelt

Question 26

thrown-ness

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refers to the time, place, and circumstances into which you happened to be born

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refers to the time, place, and circumstances into which you happened to be born

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thrown-ness

Question 28

angst

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unpleasant feelings caused by contemplating existential concerns

Question 29

unpleasant feelings caused by contemplating existential concerns

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angst

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How to cope with angst and such

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face the angst directly or avoid the problem

Question 31

authentic existence

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coming to terms with the facts you are mortal, life is short, and you are the master of your own destiny in those limits

Question 32

coming to terms with the facts you are mortal, life is short, and you are the master of your own destiny in those limits

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authentic existence

Question 33

The Eastern Alternative

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coping with angst and such through collectivist cultures

Question 34

anatta

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nonself | idea that the independent, singular self you sense inside your mind is merely an illusion

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nonself | idea that the independent, singular self you sense inside your mind is merely an illusion

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anatta

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anicca

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all things must pass and it is best to accept this fact instead of repressing or fighting it

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all things must pass and it is best to accept this fact instead of repressing or fighting it

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anicca

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nirvana

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achieving enlightenment by caring for others the same as for yourself essence of wisdom and leads to a serene, selfless state

Question 39

achieving enlightenment by caring for others the same as for yourself essence of wisdom and leads to a serene, selfless state

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nirvana

Question 40

Rogers ideas on self-actualization

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phenomenal field: the entire conscious experience actualize: maintain and enhance life goal of existence is to satisfy this need

Question 41

Maslow's hierarchy of needs

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basic physiological needs (food, water) Safety, security, comfort, sex belonging, social activity status, esteem self-actualization

Question 42

bipolar dimensions

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source of construct | scales ranging between one concept and its opposite, such as 'good-bad'

Question 43

source of construct | scales ranging between one concept and its opposite, such as 'good-bad'

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bipolar dimensions

Question 44

Rep test

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asks you to identify three people whoa for have been important in you life. Then describe how two of them are similar and different from the third. The way you discriminate among these objects, people, ideas reveal the constructs through which you view the world

Question 45

chronically accessible constructs

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e.g. the idea of devastating failure is so terrifying to someone that it's always on their mind

Question 46

e.g. the idea of devastating failure is so terrifying to someone that it's always on their mind

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chronically accessible constructs

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sociality corollary

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understanding another person means understanding their personal construct system; you must be able to look at the world through that person's eyes

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understanding another person means understanding their personal construct system; you must be able to look at the world through that person's eyes

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sociality corollary

Question 49

virtues

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courage (bravery, honesty) justice (fairness, leadership) humanity (love, kindness) temperance (forgiveness, humility) wisdom (knowledge, creativity) transcendence (meaning to life)

Question 50

mindful

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explicitly aware of and in control of every moment of your experience

Question 51

explicitly aware of and in control of every moment of your experience

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mindful

Question 52

flow

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the subjective experience of the enjoyment of an activity

Question 53

the subjective experience of the enjoyment of an activity

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flow

Question 54

awe

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individuals encounter an entity that is vast and challenges their worldview

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individuals encounter an entity that is vast and challenges their worldview

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awe

Question 56

What are the three primary sources of happiness?

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circumstances (small percentage, marriage, education, wealth) intentional activity (little less than half, experiences rather than items) set point (half, genetic makeup)

Question 57

What are consequences of happiness?

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happiness is a cause of health, occupational success, and supportive relationships it's good to be unhappy sometimes (do better is school) happy means better decisions, solve anagrams faster