PSY 393 Lecture Notes - Collectivism, Unconditional Positive Regard, Social Comparison Theory
10 Sep 2014
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Unconditional positive regard: positive relations with others, environmental mastery. Understanding the world around you, stability within the environment: autonomy, purpose in life, personal growth. Younger, much less then when you"re older. Feeling that you contribute something to the world. Learn new things and take on new challenges. Subjective well being: introduction: relationship to phenomenological approach, individual"s experience. How you perceive your world, how you perceive your outcomes all of that influences your happiness: positive psychology movement. A satisfying and meaningful like involves happiness, but that true happiness comes from overcoming challenges (sense of accomplishment. Life period: there is no difference. Struggle for survival: in wealthier countries (like usa) wealth unrelated to happiness. In general, unless your basic needs are not met at all, wealth. Self-esteem: high self-esteem = happier, have more intimate relationships and connections, low = less happy, shy and withdrawn, avoiding interactions. Extroversion: extroverts tend to be happier, could be because, social connections and vitality, biology.
