PSY 3109 Study Guide - Final Guide: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Motivation, False Advertising
Document Summary
14 (pages 367-389 : 367-376 not heavy emphasis, 378-389 more emphasis, 394-398 on positive psychology) 11 pages 281-308: 287-293 heavier emphasis; 298-308 heavier emphasis; not as emphasized: 281-286 & 294-297) Understand the positive emotions fulfilling aspects of human behavior. Five openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, neuroticism), social ties (health, close relationships, how participants deal with their troubles, healthy and strong relationships), religion (religious = emotional well-being and lower rates of delinquency) Optimism, happiness, humour, subjective well-being, overall concept of signature strengths, virtues, flow, flourishing. Optimism: disassociate internal mood from external circumstances, use positive affirmations. Happiness: we can all learn how to bring more meaning and satisfaction into our lives (using our signature strengths, increase positive moods) Subjective well being (swb): how people experience the quality of their lives (emotional reactions and cognitive judgments), encompasses moods and emotions and one"s satisfaction with general and specific areas of their lives.
