Positive Psychology

Joseph Campbell mean by "following your bliss"?

"the deepest sense of being in form and going where you body and soul want to go."

wisdom

"the practical knowledge and understanding that enables us to achieve happiness and well-being."

selective exposure

Maintaining our beliefs by exposing ourselves to information likely to support what we already believe.

What is the negativity bias?

Our focus on negative emotion and our problems and weaknesses.

What are the four ways we mentioned to beat the hedonic treadmill?

Psychotherapy Medication Meditation Positive Psychology Exercises

Carol Ryff's six components of well-being

Purpose of life, environmental mastery, autonomy, self-acceptance, positive relations, and personal growth

six categories of virtues in the VIA classification?

Wisdom, Courage, Humanity, Justice, Temperance, Transcendence

hedonic treadmill

it has to do with our tendency to return to our previous level of happiness.

eudaimonia

the ability to be true to your inner self.

hedonic

the ability to experience pleasure.

What are the three components of happiness as defined by psychology?

- High life satisfaction - Few negative emotions - Many positive emotion

What are the five things that positive psychology is not?

- avoidance of the negative. -superficial happiness -common sense -not only for those already doing well -not only for optimists

three conditions necessary for flow

1. You must be clear about the goals of the activity and what would be considered progress. 2. The task must have clear and immediate feedback for you. This makes it possible for you to adjust your effort to maintain the flow state. 3. There must be a good balance between the perceived challenges of task and your perceived skills.

What are four basic negative emotions?

Anger, fear, sadness, disgust

three components of mindfulness

Awareness, Attention, Non-judgement

optimal stimulation/dual process theory?

Balance.

mindfulness

Being aware of and paying attention to whatever is occurring in the present moment without making judgements about it.

What was referred to as the Un-DSM?

Character Strengths and Virtues book

curiosity be good for us?

Curiosity motivates us to look for things that are rewarding and satisfying. Enables is to find more enjoy and savor.

What is the happiness formula and what percentage do each of the predictors of happiness account for?

H=S+C+V (Happiness = Set point (50%) + Condition of our life (10%) + voluntary activities (40%))

What was the main catalyst for Martin Seligman beginning to think about positive psychology

He started thinking about it when his young daughter Nikki confronted him about his grouchiness.

four ways given to increase the love of learning?

Interest, competence, value, intrinsic motivation

How did the instructor say this class may be different from other classes?

It is not just about learning theories and facts - but about doing experiments in your life.

positive psychology

It is the application of the scientific method to enable us to make the most of our lives and live them to the fullest.

What are four basic positive emotions?

Joy, contentment, interest, love

Who was the founder of positive psychology

Martin Seligman

What did Ryan Howell find about happiness and how we spend our money?

More happiness from your money by spending it on experiences, such as taking classes, going to concerts or movies, and traveling.

PATH process?

Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope

What are the five elements of PERMA?

Positive emotion, Engagement, (Positive) Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment

What does the broaden theory say are the functions of positive emotions?

Positive emotions enable us to broaden the number of things we can do - to face challenges, solve problems, deal with stress.

What does the build theory say are the functions of positive emotions?

Positive emotions enable us to build our strengths that can not need to deal with challenges, problems, and stress but also to be happy and find joy, meaning, and fulfillment.

How is positive psychology an umbrella term?

Positive psychology is an umbrella term that organizes the work of those of us who have heeded the recommendation to study scientifically what makes life worth living.

four paths/trajectories Bonanno found that people follow after a major stressful event?

Resilience, Recovery, Chronic, Delayed

five criteria for what is wise according to Paul Baltes?

Rich Factual knowledge Rich Procedural knowledge Life span contextualism Values relativism and tolerance Recognition and management of uncertainty

self-efficacy

Self-Efficacy is the belief that you can do what it takes to reach an important goal.

What did Elizabeth Dunn find about happiness and who you spend your money on?

She found that spending money on others made them happier even though they predicted that spending money on themselves would make them happier.

How has the negativity bias been shown in gambling and relationships?

The pleasure of gaining a certain amount of money is smaller than the pain of losing the same amount.

emotion of elevation

Ways that people experience the emotion of disgust when they see someone else behaving badly.