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Which theory suggests that nature restores depleted attention by engaging effortless attention mechanisms?
Which theory suggests that nature restores depleted attention by engaging effortless attention mechanisms?
Which of the following is NOT one of Seligman's reasons for teaching well-being in schools?
Which of the following is NOT one of Seligman's reasons for teaching well-being in schools?
The Eco-Existential Positive Psychology Framework focuses solely on enhancing physical well-being.
The Eco-Existential Positive Psychology Framework focuses solely on enhancing physical well-being.
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Name one positive outcome of gardening projects mentioned in the content.
Name one positive outcome of gardening projects mentioned in the content.
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Positive Education aims solely at enhancing academic achievement without regard for emotional health.
Positive Education aims solely at enhancing academic achievement without regard for emotional health.
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What does the 'Discover' phase in the 4D Model of Appreciative Inquiry involve?
What does the 'Discover' phase in the 4D Model of Appreciative Inquiry involve?
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Nature increases __________ by fostering community ties and facilitating social interactions.
Nature increases __________ by fostering community ties and facilitating social interactions.
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Active commuting methods such as walking and biking improve both physical and __________ health.
Active commuting methods such as walking and biking improve both physical and __________ health.
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Match the following models or theories with their descriptions:
Match the following models or theories with their descriptions:
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Match the following dimensions of human well-being with their descriptions:
Match the following dimensions of human well-being with their descriptions:
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Lower socioeconomic status (SES) often leads to which of the following?
Lower socioeconomic status (SES) often leads to which of the following?
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Positive Social Psychology emphasizes the significance of individual factors over social influences.
Positive Social Psychology emphasizes the significance of individual factors over social influences.
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Which of the following indicators focuses on sustainability?
Which of the following indicators focuses on sustainability?
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Maintaining order in public spaces is not linked to promoting community well-being.
Maintaining order in public spaces is not linked to promoting community well-being.
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What is one example of a healthy workplace initiative?
What is one example of a healthy workplace initiative?
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List one characteristic of a 'Flow' state in education.
List one characteristic of a 'Flow' state in education.
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Which dimension emphasizes the importance of relationships for well-being?
Which dimension emphasizes the importance of relationships for well-being?
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Chris Peterson's motto states that 'other people matter.'
Chris Peterson's motto states that 'other people matter.'
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What are the three basic psychological needs in Self-Determination Theory (SDT)?
What are the three basic psychological needs in Self-Determination Theory (SDT)?
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The _____ dimension aligns with positive health and well-being because access to resources is essential for maintaining good health.
The _____ dimension aligns with positive health and well-being because access to resources is essential for maintaining good health.
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Match the following dimensions with their associated meanings:
Match the following dimensions with their associated meanings:
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Which type of well-being involves emotional experiences such as happiness?
Which type of well-being involves emotional experiences such as happiness?
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Sustainability is not a key factor for long-term well-being.
Sustainability is not a key factor for long-term well-being.
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What is the relationship between affective well-being and evaluative well-being?
What is the relationship between affective well-being and evaluative well-being?
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What is emphasized in Martela's theory of well-being?
What is emphasized in Martela's theory of well-being?
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Direct satisfaction of needs is about creating conditions for individuals to fulfill their own needs.
Direct satisfaction of needs is about creating conditions for individuals to fulfill their own needs.
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What are the three key dimensions of well-being according to the content?
What are the three key dimensions of well-being according to the content?
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Economically, fulfilling basic needs such as ______, ______, and ______ is crucial for well-being.
Economically, fulfilling basic needs such as ______, ______, and ______ is crucial for well-being.
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Which of the following concepts is associated with the 'Loving' dimension of well-being?
Which of the following concepts is associated with the 'Loving' dimension of well-being?
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Match the following dimensions of well-being with their descriptions:
Match the following dimensions of well-being with their descriptions:
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Wants are considered essential for survival and emotional health.
Wants are considered essential for survival and emotional health.
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What motto is associated with Chris Peterson's positive psychology?
What motto is associated with Chris Peterson's positive psychology?
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What are the Original Three Pillars of Positive Psychology?
What are the Original Three Pillars of Positive Psychology?
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Economic sustainability is primarily concerned with the well-being of the environment.
Economic sustainability is primarily concerned with the well-being of the environment.
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What is the significance of community well-being in sustainability?
What is the significance of community well-being in sustainability?
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Positive psychology may become ineffective due to its over-emphasis on the ______.
Positive psychology may become ineffective due to its over-emphasis on the ______.
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Match the following sustainability types with their primary focus:
Match the following sustainability types with their primary focus:
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Which area has shown impressive growth in positive psychology research?
Which area has shown impressive growth in positive psychology research?
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Engagement refers to the experience of being deeply involved and absorbed in activities.
Engagement refers to the experience of being deeply involved and absorbed in activities.
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What is identified as a risk for positive psychology?
What is identified as a risk for positive psychology?
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What is often neglected in positive psychology that significantly impacts well-being?
What is often neglected in positive psychology that significantly impacts well-being?
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Positive psychology fully addresses the impact of external societal factors on individual well-being.
Positive psychology fully addresses the impact of external societal factors on individual well-being.
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What do ancient Greek philosophers believe is necessary for achieving happiness?
What do ancient Greek philosophers believe is necessary for achieving happiness?
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Positive psychology's focus on internal traits may lead to an increase in __________.
Positive psychology's focus on internal traits may lead to an increase in __________.
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Match the following concepts with their primary focus:
Match the following concepts with their primary focus:
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Which of the following is an example of an external factor affecting well-being?
Which of the following is an example of an external factor affecting well-being?
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Positive psychology encourages individuals to ignore systemic barriers and focus solely on their internal strengths.
Positive psychology encourages individuals to ignore systemic barriers and focus solely on their internal strengths.
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What is needed for a more holistic approach in positive psychology?
What is needed for a more holistic approach in positive psychology?
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Study Notes
Nature and Well-being
- Nature improves physical well-being by increasing fitness, reducing stress-related illnesses, and enhancing immune function.
- Nature improves emotional well-being by reducing anxiety, increasing positive emotions, and decreasing depression symptoms.
- Nature enhances social well-being by strengthening community ties and facilitating social interactions.
Theoretical Frameworks
- Biophilia Hypothesis: Humans have an innate affinity for nature due to evolutionary factors.
- Perceptual Fluency Account: Natural settings are easily processed visually, leading to mental relaxation.
- Attention Restoration Theory (ART): Nature restores depleted attention by engaging effortless attention mechanisms.
- Reasonable Person Model: Nature fosters mental clarity and decision-making.
- Eco-Existential Positive Psychology Framework: Addresses existential anxieties (e.g., isolation, freedom, death) through nature's restorative effects.
Tripartite Model of Meaning
- Coherence: Nature provides structure and predictability.
- Significance/Mattering: Enhances a sense of belonging.
- Purpose: Helps find direction through reflection and experience.
Positive Psychology Interventions (PPIs)
- Nature Walks: Structured outdoor walks promoting mindfulness.
- Gardening Projects: Active engagement with plant care.
- Outcomes: improved mood, reduced stress, increased physical vitality.
Positive Social Psychology
- Critique of the "Pie Chart" Model of Well-being: Overemphasis on individual factors; neglects social and contextual influences.
- Social Context and Well-being: Lower socioeconomic status (SES) has increased exposure to stressors (e.g., financial instability) and limited access to resources (e.g., healthcare, support networks).
- Focus of Positive Social Psychology: Enhancing well-being through social and cultural contexts.
- Bronfenbrenner's Model of Social Ecology: Examines influences on well-being from interwoven microsystems, mesosystems, exosystems, macrosystems, and ecosystems.
- Examples: Healthy workplace initiatives, workplace wellness programs, active commuting, and broken windows theory.
- Alternative Growth Indicators: Focus on sustainability (e.g., Gross National Happiness, ecological indicators).
Positive Education
- Positive Education and Positive Social Psychology: Encourages well-being alongside academic achievement.
- Alternative indicators: Balance academic goals with emotional and social health.
- Seligman's Reasons for Teaching Well-being in Schools: Prevents mental illness.
Being, Having, Loving, & Doing: A Theory of Human Well-Being
- Importance of a Theory of Well-Being: Understanding human flourishing, guiding interventions, linking indicators to human nature, and clarifying dimensions for thriving
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Four Fundamental Dimensions of Human Well-Being: Being, having, loving, and doing
- Being: Self-awareness, authenticity, and purpose.
- Having: Material possessions and social conditions.
- Loving: Meaningful relationships and social connections.
- Doing: Activities/actions that fulfill one's needs.
Dimensions and Well-being
- "Having" Dimension: Economic security, healthcare, material resources.
- "Loving" Dimension: Importance of relationships for well-being.
- Basic Psychological Needs in Self-Determination Theory (SDT): Autonomy, competence, and relatedness; these align with Being, Doing, and Loving perspectives.
- "Having" and "Positive Health and Well-Being": Access to resources (e.g., financial security, healthcare) is essential for maintaining well-being
Sustainability Considerations
- Well-being must be sustained through ongoing fulfillment of needs, with meaning and relationships being crucial.
- Economic considerations must support individual needs (e.g., income, security), and societal well-being (e.g., social safety nets, equality).
- Environmental, institutional, and communal sustainability focus on long-term ecological and social systems that support human flourishing.
Positive Psychology Critiques
- Over-emphasis on the individual: Neglects collective and societal factors.
- Lack of focus on social structures: Misses larger social issues.
- Ignoring broader contexts: Ignores societal and ecological contexts.
- Neglecting societal problems: Fails to address societal issues like inequality/poverty.
- Over-emphasis on positive emotion: Ignores complexity of human experiences.
- Lack of attention to meaningful social change: Misses the opportunity for larger social change.
Regenerative Positive Psychology (RPP)
- Addresses issues of social justice, sustainability, and collective well-being.
- Interconnectedness between individual and broader societal factors (e.g., Environmental sustainability, social justice).
- Key aspects of RPP: Sustainability, social justice, and collective well-being.
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Explore the profound impacts of nature on physical, emotional, and social well-being. This quiz delves into various theoretical frameworks, such as the Biophilia Hypothesis and Attention Restoration Theory, that explain how nature benefits our mental and physical health. Test your knowledge and understanding of the concepts behind nature's restorative effects.