Quiz 2 Flashcards
social capital
common denominator for source of happiness (family, friends, moments of great happiness happen with other people
Studies done all over the world indicate common denominator:
Social capital
Good relationships with others consist of
connections to others, shared commonalities, love, quality over quantity
happiness and how it relates to subjective well-being
quality of life, pleasurable engagement, contentment, enthusiasm, finding meaning in life
do extroverts or introverts tend to be happier
extroverts (more connections with people)
Individual factors relating to happiness
creativity (cultivation of imagination) and playfulness (humor, amusement, enjoyment
Affiliative humor
to amuse others and facilitate relationships
self-enhancing humor
to cope with stress and maintain outlook during times of difficulty
Aggressive humor
put down others, manipulation
self-defeating humor
self-sisparagement, ingratiation, or defense denial
World happiness report
represents data on subjective happiness. U.S. is ranked #25
Health and wellness and happiness
an increase in happiness improves immune reactivity and longevity
Duchenne Smile
certain smile genuienly happy people make
flow
an activity with no purpose of extrinsic reward; just enjoying something that makes you lose track of time
Junk flow
reality tv, idle gossip - not challanging, but they do not engage your senses
