PSYCH C162 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Carbon Footprint, Social Comparison Theory, Materialism
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Satis ce: finding delight in what life presents to you. Sharpen sensory perception by slowing down (e. g. , during meal) Optimism: looking on the bright side even when things go wrong: research shows that practicing optimism is associated with: Lower rates of depression - more relationship satisfaction. A better ability to cope w stress (cid:158) toxic thoughts. Taking someone else"s perspective - stopping when ruminating. Challenging sources of perfectionism - avoiding self-comparisons. Maximizing pleasure: trying to make the optimal choice (a form of perfectionism: associated with greater regret, pessimism, depression, and dissatisfaction with life, by contrast, satis ers focus on making a good choice, not the best one. Overthinking: endlessly pondering the meaning, causes, + consequences of events: sustains or worsens sadness + fosters negative thinking, tactics to counter overthinking include: Making time for the thoughts - stopping when overthinking. Social comparison: comparing ourself to those doing better lower self-perception. Comparing ourself to those doing worse guilt, fear of downfall.
