Final Flashcards
(31 cards)
What is the “eyes on the prize” strategy?
if you keep your eye on the prize you will perceive it as shorter/easier to obtain because you will blur out everything around you and your mind will perceive it as closer
From the video, which group perceived the finish line as the closest? (fit, unfit, motivated, unmotivated)
the people who were most motivated perceived the finish line as the closest
How do pedometers work as a form of motivation?
they are self-monitoring tools. you can set a goal and it will motivate you to be more active to achieve that step goal
What is the connection between gratefulness and happiness?
gratefulness makes you happy, not the other way around
What does David Steindl-Rast mean by “Stop, Look, Go”?
we need to stop and take a second to feel gratitude before we move on. if we stop and one our eyes to enjoy what is given to us, we can do more meaningful things with it
What is meant by the “opportunity to experience” gratitude?
it is something you have to work for. it is not something that is just given to you.
Define antibiotic resistance
the ability of microbes to create a barrier or antibiotics
List two consequences of antibiotic resistance
infant mortality rate is increasing, surgeries would be way riskier and basically impossible without antibiotics to prevent infection
Why do physicians prescribe antibiotics “illogically”?
people are persistent about their symptoms/condition, patients expect meds when they go to the doctor, under-education
Why does Heribert Watzke suggest that we should be called coctivores instead of
omnivores?
because we cook our food
What is the gut-brain axis?
the relationship between the GI tract and brain function + development
How do high-fat diets affect our brains?
more depressive symptoms and overall worse feelings
What is mindfulness?
taking a second to not think about anything but the present moment
How does mindfulness help reduce anxiety?
lessens speed and volume of thoughts, overall calms you down and lowers anxiety
What were three changes in the students with anxiety after mindfulness training?
decreased amounts 3 kinds of anxiety: test, social, and emotional anxiety.
increased positive peer interaction
What is an optimism bias?
the idea that we overestimate the likelihood of good events happening in our life and underestimate the likelihood of bad events happening in our life
Name two ways optimism affects general health.
sense of control is often paired with healthy life interventions and improves life satisfaction and physical well-being
What role does optimism have in someone with advanced cancer?
It is significantly associated with fewer depressive symptoms, less hopelessness, and a better quality of life
What are character strengths?
morally valued styles of thinking feeling, and acting that contribute and define an individual’s essence
Your signature strengths are your top five strengths. What is most important to know about them?
they are the most dominant in your life, and expressing those strengths will make you happier
The Sample Report contains a brief discussion of Virtue categories. What are they and why are they important?
wisdom, courage, humanity, justice, temperance, and transcendence.
they are necessary for the survival of the series. in other words, we all need these things to some degree.
What is the definition of Positive Psychology (Ppt slide 11)
“the study of optimal human functioning and the healthy interplay between people an their environments”
What are four possible outcomes for an individual following experiencing an
adversity?
- a continued downward slide
- survival with diminished capacity
- gradual return to level of function before the challenging event
- an emergence fo a quality that makes the person better than beforehand
What is thriving?
paradox. the idea that good can come out of a bad life event.
