POSISTIVE APROACH 'IS POSISTIVE PSYCHOLOGY RELEVANT IN TODAY'S SOCIETY' Flashcards
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PPC
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\+seligman proposed that PPC promotes skills valued in students learning/achievements, randomly assigned 347th 9th graders into a PPC/NON-PPC class findings from the questionnaire showed PPC students were more cooperative/had better social skills -Spence and short said that PPC evidence comes from short term interventions and PPC in schools should not go ahead without further research
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WORK AND FLOW
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+csikzentmihayi said people who engage in mindful challenges(or activities that are deemed enjoyable)experience flow which improves development and self-esteem
-those from wealthy societies have the luxury of seeking happiness through work but those who work for salary will have less satisfaction in their lives
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LEISURE ACTIVITES AND FLOW
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+csikzentmihayi said people who engage in leisure activites are happiest/makes society better for everyone
-+csikzentmihayi said leisure activities help a little bit because some people do not have the disposable income for leisure activites