Diagrams Flashcards
What is the happiness pyramid called
Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs
Top of happiness pyramid
Self-actualization
Second highest level on happiness pyramid
Esteem
Middle level of happiness pyramid
Love and belonging
Second to last level on happiness pyramid
Safety needs
Bottom level of happiness pyramid
Psychological needs
10% on pie chart of happiness
Circumstance
40% on pie chart of happiness
Choices / mindset
50% on pie chart of happiness
Genes
Percent that Genes makes up on pie chart of happiness
50%
Percent that Choices / Mindset makes up of pie chart of happiness
40%
Percent that Circumstance makes up of the pie chart of happiness
10%
Happiness
An enjoyable state of mind
Vagus Nerve
Nerve that connects the mind with the stomach
Positive Psychology
The scientific study of positive human functioning and flourishing on multiple levels
Cortisol
The major stress hormone
Dopamine
The major happiness hormone
3 “habits of a positive mind” and how they help with happiness and Short answer questions
1) Stress can be detrimental to our health
2) Difference between intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation and an example of each
3) Apply the maslow hierarchy of needs and how the levels can contribute to happiness
How can stress be detrimental to our health
Can cause high blood pressure, stroke, depression / anxiety, heart disease, gastrointestinal problems
Intrinsic motivation
Term used to describe the incentive we feel to complete a task simply because we find it interesting or enjoyable
Extrinsic motivation
What we feel when we complete a take for an external reward
Examples of Intrinsic motivation
Sports, Games, Art, Hobbies in general
Examples of Extrinsic motivation
Working a job, Studying to get a good grade, Doing makeup (if it’s for the purpose of feeling more attractive)
How does self-actualization contribute to happiness
Allowing someone to discover their purpose and live a more fulfilling life