PSYCH 243 Lecture Notes - Carly Fiorina, Wysiwyg, British Rail Class 31
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Plus and minus cognitive adjustments, about importance of things. Many live by untested and unsupported assumptions. Flexibility needed to adjust to new values based upon new truths . Willingness to kill others pre-emptively (tribalism, islamism, etc) Few persons comfortable with doctrine of despair. Involves support, caring and love for others. Growing and becoming more complete and aware. Sense of well being, satisfaction, hope and optimism. When we need good information, scientific approach is the best method. When we need wisdom in applying information, personal experience and authority can be used. Each person walks by faith in their cultural traditions. Most act as if it is the only way to act. Often based only on self justifying opinion. Often believe their beliefs are the best . Power, achievement, hedonism, stimulation, self direction, universalism, benevolence, Most people have a combination of types. Purest forms, but usually not able to live by.
