Module 35 Flashcards
affiliation need
need to belong; key human motivation; evolutionary - social bonds and cooperation increases survival and reproduction; increases health and well-being; colors thoughts and emotions; without, constant vigilance wears one down
typical aspects of peak experiences
satisfy self-esteem and relatedness-belonging needs; can cause increased self-esteem, performance, and well-being when paired with autonomy and competence
love
activates brain reward and safety systems (prefrontal cortex); natural painkiller; marriage increases happiness
chain migration
having immigrants move to the same area to create sense of belonging
social isolation effects
can cause decreased mental and physical health; greater risk for dementia
ostracism
social exclusion; used to punish and control behavior; people often respond with initial efforts to restore acceptance with depressed moods and then withdrawals; increases activity in anterior cingulate cortex (which responds to pain); meds like Tylenol lessen social and physical pain
pain
focuses attention and motivates corrective action; can be relieved by seeking new friends, eating high cal comfort foods, or increasing religious faith; may turn hostile, which increases ostracism
effects of the Internet
social amplifier by connecting similar people; provides info and supportive connections in stress; can share and compare (pos and neg); dating; can be detrimental but moderate use predicts longer life; increases anxiety/depression and decreases grades
self-disclosure
sharing oneself with others; increases on Internet bc less self-conscious; can deepen friendships and also cause problems via saying the wrong thing or sending pics
narcissism
excessive self-love and self-absorption; tend to be active on social media, have fake friends, post more excessive pics, retaliate more against neg comments
how to decrease negative effects of the Internet
monitor time, monitor feelings, hide from most distracting online friends when necessary, check email/phone less when studying, and refocus by taking a nature walk
achievement motivation
desire for significant accomplishment, mastering skills/ideas, control, and attaining a high standard; persist in middle of project; some goals may have no survival value and aren’t diminished when fed; trumps IQ
grit
similar to conscientiousness; passion and perseverance in pursuit of long-term goals; this with self-control = achievement
strategies to achieve goal
make concrete and challenging goals, announce to friends and family, develop plan, monitor/record progress, create supportive environment (help yourself); transform hard-to-do behavior to a must-do habit
typical characteristics of life’s worst moments
80% of what people say is related to relationship difficulties
