Week 07: Chapter 12 Flashcards
humanistic psychology
The approach to personality that emphasizes aspects of psychology that are distinctly human. Closely related to the phenomenological approach and existentialism.
phenomenology
The study of conscious experience. Often, conscious experience itself is referred to as an individual’s phenomenology.
instrospection
The task of observing one’s own mental processes.
existentialism
The approach to philosophy that focuses on conscious experience (phe- nomenology), free will, the meaning of life, and other basic questions of existence.
Umwelt
In Binswanger’s phenomenological analysis, biological experience such as the sensations a person feels of being a live animal.
Mitwelt
In Binswanger’s phenomenological analysis, social experience such as feelings and thoughts about others and oneself in relation to them.
Eigenwelt
In Binswanger’s phenomenologi- cal analysis, the experience of experience itself; the result of introspection.
thrown-ness
In Heidegger’s existential analysis, the era, location, and situation into which a person happens to be born.
Angst
In existential philosophy, the anxiety that stems from doubts about the meaning and purpose of life; also called existential anxiety.
anicca
In Zen Buddhism, the recognition that all things are temporary and, therefore, it is best to avoid attachments to them.
nirvana
In Zen Buddhism, the serene state of selfless being that is the result of having achieved enlightenment.
sociality corollary
In Kelly’s personal con- struct theory, the principle that understanding another person requires understanding
that person’s unique view of reality.
flow
The totally absorbing experience of en- gaging in an activity that is valuable for its own sake. In flow, mood is slightly elevated and time seems to pass quickly.
hedonia
Seeking happiness through the pursuit of pleasure and comfort.
eudaimonia
Seeking happiness through developing one’s full potential, helping others, and building community.
