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Midterm III Textbook Flashcards

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humanistic

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study of humans, not animals

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study of humans, not animals

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humanistic

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holistic

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human system is greater than sum of its parts

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human system is greater than sum of its parts

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holistic

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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

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phenomenological

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focus on interior, experiential, and existential aspects of personality

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focus on interior, experiential, and existential aspects of personality

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phenomenological

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real life

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

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

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real life

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positivity

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joy, fruitful activities, virtuous actions and attributes

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joy, fruitful activities, virtuous actions and attributes

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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

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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

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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

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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

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existentialism

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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

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umwelt

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biological experience

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

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biological experience

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

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umwelt

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mitwelt

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social experience

consists of what you think and feel as a social being

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social experience

consists of what you think and feel as a social being

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mitwelt

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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

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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

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eigenwelt

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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

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angst

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unpleasant feelings caused by contemplating existential concerns

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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

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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

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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

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authentic existence

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The Eastern Alternative

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coping with angst and such through collectivist cultures

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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

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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

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nirvana

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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

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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

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bipolar dimensions

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source of construct

scales ranging between one concept and its opposite, such as ‘good-bad’

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source of construct

scales ranging between one concept and its opposite, such as ‘good-bad’

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bipolar dimensions

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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

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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

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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

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virtues

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courage (bravery, honesty)

justice (fairness, leadership)

humanity (love, kindness)

temperance (forgiveness, humility)

wisdom (knowledge, creativity)

transcendence (meaning to life)

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mindful

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

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

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mindful

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flow

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the subjective experience of the enjoyment of an activity

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the subjective experience of the enjoyment of an activity

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flow

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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

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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)

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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

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