MIDTERMS- Human Flourishing Flashcards
a state where people experience positive emotions, positive psychological functioning, and positive social functioning, most of the time,” living “within an optimal range of human functioning.
Flourishing
In ____, happiness is a mental or emotional state of well-being which can be defined by, among others, positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.
Psychology
To _____, happiness is cocktail of emotions we experience when we do something good or positive.
Behaviorist
To ____, happiness is the experience of a flood of hormones related in the brain as a reward for behavior that prolongs survival.
Neurologist
____, a term that combines the Greek words for ___ and ____to describe the ideology. It is often translated as ____or ____and refers to a state of living in accordance with one’s true self and values. Originating from ancient Greek philosophy, particularly Aristotle, it emphasizes the importance of achieving a fulfilling and meaningful life through virtue, purpose, and the cultivation of personal excellence. Eudaimonia is not merely about happiness or pleasure; it encompasses deeper aspects of human experience, including ethical living, personal growth, and contributing to the community.
Eudaimonia
“Good & spirit”
Flourishing
Well-being
What is the ultimate goal of human existence?
Pleasure
What are the two types of pleasures
Physical pleasure and Mental pleasure
The ____ view of well-being is that happiness is the polar opposite of suffering, the presence of happiness indicates the absence of pain. Because of this, hedonists believe that the purpose of life is to maximize happiness, which minimizes misery.
Hedonistic
What are the 4 different components of human flourishing
Friendship
Wealth
Power
Phronesis
The habit of making the right decisions and taking the right actions
PHRONESIS
