Chapter 2 Flashcards
(40 cards)
4 fundamental behaviors of health
regular exercise
healthful diet
moderate alcohol use
no tobacco
Characteristics of psychological well-being
value themselves
close relationships
accept limitations
feel sense of meaning
Positive psychology
scientific study of ordinary human strengths
Positive psychiatry
promotes positive psychology development in those at high risk for illness
Processing of emotions in the brain changes as people
age
older = more positive and filter negative
Self-esteem is based on
what you believe about yourself
Reciprocal golden rule
treat yourself with the kindness usually reserved for others
Signs of low self-esteem
extremely self-critical
Emotional quotient
ability to monitor and use emotions to guide thinking and action
Before pursuing fulfillment one must
satisfy basic physiological needs
Factors contributing to the sense of wellbeing
happiness set point (genetic, 50%) life circumstances (10%) thoughts and goal-based activities (40%)
Physical activity results in
happiness
Things proven to make one happy
focusing on time spending money on others spending money to acquire experiences moral judgments having a happy partner small acts of kindness
Simple reputitions
lose ability of happiness
When men are in a bad mood
typically try to distract themselves
When women are in a bad mood
talk to someone
Best way to offset a bad mood
change what caused it
Cognitive reappraisal
look at setback in a new light
Way to boost self-control
aerobic workout to improve brain functions
Steps to make decisions
1) consider consequences
2) choose from options
3) publicly affirm
4) act on values
should reflect what we live
Ways to enrich your spiritual life
- sit quietly
- start small
- step outside
- use activity to tune into your spirit
- ask questions of yourself
- trust your spirit
- develop a spiritual practice
Most common form of complementary/alter medicine
prayer
Students who have gratitude journals show ____
higher levels of happiness
Ways to increase appreciation
gratitude interventions; produce feeling of thankfulness