Module 4: Psychological Flexibility

Question 1

NEuroplasticity

Answer 1

An example of how our brain is constantly changing.

Question 2

Psychological Flexbility

Answer 2

To contact the present moment fully, dedicate our psychology to a situation. To change and persist in behaviour when doing so serves valued ends. Becoming aware of our uncomfortable feelings to override short-term decisions and towards long-term decisions

Question 3

Mindfulness

Answer 3

Calm, clear and focused. Building a specifically weak area.

Question 4

Three emotion regulation systems

Answer 4

-Drive system (motivated by resources, neucleus ambuceems, dopamine)
-Soothing system (distress and bonding, Pre-frontal cortex, opiates and oxytocin)
-Threat system (amgydala, adrenaline and cortisol)

Question 5

Soothing system facilitates and is facilitated by…

Answer 5

Compassionate re-focusing
Compassionate Imagery

Question 6

Threat system facilitates and is facilitated by…

Answer 6

Self-criticism
Worry
Rumination

Question 7

Mind changes brain
Brain changes mind

Answer 7

Stimulus, Amgydala, With/without mindfulness, prefrontal cortex, Conscious/Unconscious reaction

Question 8

The shifting scene

Question 9

Psych flexibility informed by

Answer 9

Acceptance and commitment therapy

Question 10

Career Adaptability informed by

Answer 10

Career construction theory

Question 11

Resilience

Question 12

6 Key Processes to live flexibly

Answer 12

-Being present
-Acceptance
-Cognitive defusions
-Self context
-Clarity of values
-Committed actions

Question 13

Experiential avoidance

Answer 13

All emotions should not be avoided, despite being taught this through positive and negative language.

Question 14

The choice point

Answer 14

Situation, act towards values or away