KIN 138 #3

The three central concerns of positive psychology are....

-individual traits -emotions -institutions

A carbon footprint refers to the standard method of counting greenhouse gas emissions and is an important part of saving money (t or f)

False; A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and indirectly support human activities

____________ are ideas or statements that might be subtly offensive to some people or groups.

Microaggressions

Some psychologists and educators have referred to Maslow's self-actualization premise as a form of healthy narcissism. Explain this nickname.

Narcissism is when we become self-absorbed with ourselves. Healthy narcissism is when you become aware of our physiological state but in a healthy way. You become aware of your safety, love, esteem, and self-actualization as well. ***and meeting these needs makes us better able to contribute to society.

Intrinsic motivation is characterized by wanting to achieve three outcomes. Which one of the following is NOT one of those outcomes?

acceptance

When choosing a vocation, it's important to understand the meaning of the word vocation and how it differs from the word job or career. What is the definition of vocation?

doing what brings meaning; purpose to one's life via work

An auxiliary activity or an activity that is done out of passion and genuine interest is called a vocation (t or f)

false

The notion that every person has a strong desire to realize their full potential is a main point of what branch of psychology?

humanism

Researchers are very clear about what forgiveness is "not". This includes the notion that forgiveness is not the same as reconciliation, is not forgetting, is not condoning or excusing and is not:

justice

According Seligman's (1967) learned helplessness theory, experiences with uncontrollable events may lead to the expectation that future events will render any action pointless or without control, resulting in people showing emotional defeat or "giving up" and less than desirable situations in future learning and motivation. People who are more ____________ oriented are more vulnerable to debilitating behavioral and emotional responses to less than desirable situations.

negatively

Seligman's ___________ is the scientific study of the strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive founded on the belief that people want to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives, to cultivate what is best within themselves, and to enhance their experiences of love, work, and play.

postive pysch.

Positive psychology is a reaction against what two schools of psychology?

psychoanalysis and behaviorism

Determining what roles, activities, and commitments take up a majority of an individual's time refers to which dimension of wellness?

spiritual

To balance the environmental needs of today with a better QOL for tomorrow's generation, we must create a culture of ________

susatinability

According to the stereotype, people who rely more on the left hemisphere of their brain tend to favor more rational and logical thinking.

true

Optimistic thinking can be associated with an underestimation of risks. (T or F)

true