Psychology Of A Changing World Flashcards
Why is money so important to the hyper individuated person?
Money is the means by which the hyper individuated person is able to consume the goods and services that make up a large part of his – her life
What is a transcendental hyper individuation (tHI)?
A phase of hyper – individuation in which the individual realizes the deeper connections between the self in the larger world
According to the initial hyper-individuated person strong committed attachments to other people are?
Perceived as opportunities for growth
How does invisible audience affect the behavior of the initial individuated person?
The invisible audience is felt to be watching every move of an initial hyper individuated person judging his/her purchases, applauding every little personal victory
What is the primary way of a hyper individuated person shows his or her personal characteristics to the invisible audience?
Personal consumption of goods and services
What is hyper – individuation?
It is a state of mind in which the individual perceives the self as being the center of all things
What is the relationship between the hyper – individuated person in the world be on the self?
The hyper individuated person feels no strong ties to community and family, the person feels that he/She is at the focus of a consumption oriented world, and the person often feels disconnected from the larger world of people and events beyond the self
What are some of the primary Socio economic forces that support the rise of hyper – individuation?
The widespread availability of service providers, the easy exchange of money for the services, and work for wages.
What is initial hyper – individuation (iHI)?
A phase of hyper – individuation in which the individual expresses his/her self through consumption.
How does dHI differ from iHI?
The developed hyper – individuated person is more concerned with finding meaning to his/her life than the initial hyper – individuated person.
How does the tHI differ from the dHI?
The transcendental hyper – individuated person is more aware of his/her connection to other people into his/her environment in the developed hyper – individuated person
What is develop hyper – individuation (dHI)?
A phase of hyper – individuation in which the individual strives to bring meaning to his/her life
What are some of the social consequences of a population of largely hyper – individuated people?
More households that consists of just one person, the decline of community, and widespread loneliness
How do the authors use the concept of face transitions (in particular the three physical states of water) to explain the effects of hyper – individuation on society?
To explain how social structures and connections between individuals are growing weaker
What does the phase “nations of one” mean?
It refers to how hyper – individuated people are so disconnected from each other that they are like separate nations
