ECON-101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Self-Actualization, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Assertiveness
19 Jan 2016
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Self-actualization: realism, acceptance (positive self-concept, autonomy (inner/outer directed, authenticity, capacity for intimacy, creativity. Psychological (mental health) can be described as our capacity to think, feel, and behave in ways that contribute to our ability to enjoy life and manage challenges. Normality = the psychological characteristics attributed to the majority or people in a population at a given time; close to average. Identity crisis = sense of confusion about who you are. Values = criteria for judging what is good and bad, which underlie a person"s moral decisions and behaviour. Researchers have linked spiritual wellness to longer life expectancy, reduced risk of disease, faster recovery, and improved emotional health. Integration impulse: compulsions = an irrational, repetitive, forced action, usually associated with an obsession. Behavioral addiction = an activity or a behaviour that is maladaptive and persistent despite the negative consequences. Avoid negative thinking for yourself and for others.
