PSYC 471 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Junk Food
20 Feb 2017
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To understand what might be suitable goals for someone who feels they watch too much tv. U shape with highest being 55 + In terms of media tv still dominates for our age bracket. They re-structure their work so that they can surf. Special experience they have when engaged in the activity. Flow: coined by c, optimal state/experience that we cherish, it stands out. The winter surfers understand the need for flow. 1) clarity of goals e. g. stay on surf-board (cid:523)sports are often good flow(cid:524) 2) immediate feedback e. g. falling, friends say (cid:498)try this(cid:499) 3) challenges and skills are matched as skill improves seek more challenge, 4) absorbed in the task no split attention, flow activity provides a loss of self. 5) sense of personal control because of the skill and fascination with the. 6) altered sense of time it can lengthen or shorten time. C: flow is key to having pleasurable and meaningful life.
