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Which of the following is considered a top-down predictor of subjective well-being?
Which of the following is considered a top-down predictor of subjective well-being?
- Impact of discrimination
- Positive relationships with other people (correct)
- Gender differences in happiness
- Money and wealth
What is a bottom-up predictor of subjective well-being?
What is a bottom-up predictor of subjective well-being?
- Personality traits
- Quality of life therapy
- Intensity of positive emotions
- Income and wealth (correct)
What aspect is emphasized in Fordyce’s Happiness Training Program?
What aspect is emphasized in Fordyce’s Happiness Training Program?
- Creating sustainable happiness (correct)
- Rapid mood changes
- Ignoring external factors
- Increased negative emotions
Which of the following could be a potential downside of feeling overly happy?
Which of the following could be a potential downside of feeling overly happy?
What concept is associated with Barbara Fredrickson’s work regarding happiness?
What concept is associated with Barbara Fredrickson’s work regarding happiness?
What did William C. Compton study before pursuing psychology?
What did William C. Compton study before pursuing psychology?
In what year did Compton join the psychology faculty at Middle Tennessee State University?
In what year did Compton join the psychology faculty at Middle Tennessee State University?
What course did Compton create in 1992?
What course did Compton create in 1992?
Which research area was influenced by Compton's course in the late 1990s?
Which research area was influenced by Compton's course in the late 1990s?
What is one of Compton's research focuses?
What is one of Compton's research focuses?
What form of meditation has Compton studied extensively?
What form of meditation has Compton studied extensively?
Who is Edward Hoffman?
Who is Edward Hoffman?
How many books has Hoffman authored in psychology and related fields?
How many books has Hoffman authored in psychology and related fields?
What is the primary focus of positive psychology?
What is the primary focus of positive psychology?
Which aspect is NOT typically studied within positive psychology?
Which aspect is NOT typically studied within positive psychology?
How does positive psychology contribute to understanding institutions?
How does positive psychology contribute to understanding institutions?
What does the term 'the good life' refer to in the context of positive psychology?
What does the term 'the good life' refer to in the context of positive psychology?
Which of the following themes is not included in the potential studies of positive psychology?
Which of the following themes is not included in the potential studies of positive psychology?
Who are the prominent figures associated with the foundational principles of positive psychology?
Who are the prominent figures associated with the foundational principles of positive psychology?
What role does positive psychology assign to virtues?
What role does positive psychology assign to virtues?
What critical shift did positive psychology encourage among psychologists?
What critical shift did positive psychology encourage among psychologists?
What is the primary focus of hedonism in relation to well-being?
What is the primary focus of hedonism in relation to well-being?
Why has the exclusive pursuit of pleasure been deemed unworkable by many societies?
Why has the exclusive pursuit of pleasure been deemed unworkable by many societies?
What role did the ancient Hebrews play in shaping Western civilization?
What role did the ancient Hebrews play in shaping Western civilization?
Which philosophical theory describes happiness as living according to divine commands?
Which philosophical theory describes happiness as living according to divine commands?
Which of the following is NOT a prohibition established by the Ten Commandments for the ancient Hebrews?
Which of the following is NOT a prohibition established by the Ten Commandments for the ancient Hebrews?
How do societies generally view the hedonistic pursuit of pleasure?
How do societies generally view the hedonistic pursuit of pleasure?
What key component do hedonists believe is essential for the good life?
What key component do hedonists believe is essential for the good life?
What is a common misconception about the pursuit of pleasure according to the discussions on hedonism?
What is a common misconception about the pursuit of pleasure according to the discussions on hedonism?
What are the three theological virtues added by medieval scholastics to the original four virtues?
What are the three theological virtues added by medieval scholastics to the original four virtues?
What role did Moses Maimonides attribute to emotions in relation to health?
What role did Moses Maimonides attribute to emotions in relation to health?
What did Maimonides suggest as essential for healthy functioning?
What did Maimonides suggest as essential for healthy functioning?
Which concept influenced Maimonides regarding emotional self-regulation?
Which concept influenced Maimonides regarding emotional self-regulation?
What characterized the personal pursuit of mysticism during the Middle Ages?
What characterized the personal pursuit of mysticism during the Middle Ages?
How did the Renaissance shift the understanding of personhood?
How did the Renaissance shift the understanding of personhood?
Which positive character traits did Maimonides encourage for leading a worthy life?
Which positive character traits did Maimonides encourage for leading a worthy life?
What was the main concern of monks engaged in contemplative spirituality during the Middle Ages?
What was the main concern of monks engaged in contemplative spirituality during the Middle Ages?
What is the primary distinction made in the medieval conception of happiness?
What is the primary distinction made in the medieval conception of happiness?
Which statement best describes the nature of man in the Middle Ages according to Lowry?
Which statement best describes the nature of man in the Middle Ages according to Lowry?
What purpose did the Church's doctrine of the seven deadly sins serve during the Middle Ages?
What purpose did the Church's doctrine of the seven deadly sins serve during the Middle Ages?
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven deadly sins outlined during the Middle Ages?
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven deadly sins outlined during the Middle Ages?
What are the four cardinal virtues designed to promote?
What are the four cardinal virtues designed to promote?
How does the medieval internal conflict between flesh and spirit relate to modern psychological theories?
How does the medieval internal conflict between flesh and spirit relate to modern psychological theories?
What aspect of human nature was emphasized as inherently flawed during the Middle Ages?
What aspect of human nature was emphasized as inherently flawed during the Middle Ages?
Which of these behaviors are condemned by the Church according to the list of seven deadly sins?
Which of these behaviors are condemned by the Church according to the list of seven deadly sins?
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Top-Down Predictors of Well-Being
Top-Down Predictors of Well-Being
Factors like thoughts, relationships, and personality traits influencing happiness.
Bottom-Up Predictors of Well-Being
Bottom-Up Predictors of Well-Being
External factors like wealth, gender, and environment influencing happiness.
Leisure
Leisure
Activities enjoyed for their own sake, contributing to well-being.
Subjective Well-being
Subjective Well-being
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Positive Emotions
Positive Emotions
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Compton's field of study
Compton's field of study
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Compton's career path
Compton's career path
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Positive Psychology Course
Positive Psychology Course
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Positive Psychology emergence
Positive Psychology emergence
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Hoffman's area of expertise
Hoffman's area of expertise
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Hoffman's teaching role
Hoffman's teaching role
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Hoffman's publications
Hoffman's publications
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Hoffman's approach
Hoffman's approach
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Positive Psychology
Positive Psychology
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Good Life
Good Life
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Civic Virtues
Civic Virtues
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Healthy Families
Healthy Families
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Healthy Work Environments
Healthy Work Environments
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Altruism
Altruism
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Psychological Benefits of Zen Meditation
Psychological Benefits of Zen Meditation
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Hedonism
Hedonism
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Limitations of Hedonism
Limitations of Hedonism
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Early Hebrews' Influence
Early Hebrews' Influence
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Divine Command Theory
Divine Command Theory
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Prohibitions of the Ten Commandments
Prohibitions of the Ten Commandments
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Ancient Hebrews' Social Identity
Ancient Hebrews' Social Identity
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Focus on God (Hebrews)
Focus on God (Hebrews)
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Happiness Through Obedience (Hebrews)
Happiness Through Obedience (Hebrews)
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What are the four cardinal virtues?
What are the four cardinal virtues?
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What are the three theological virtues?
What are the three theological virtues?
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Who is Moses Maimonides?
Who is Moses Maimonides?
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What did Maimonides warn about?
What did Maimonides warn about?
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What is the golden mean in emotional self-regulation?
What is the golden mean in emotional self-regulation?
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What is mysticism?
What is mysticism?
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What is humanism?
What is humanism?
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What is the Renaissance?
What is the Renaissance?
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Medieval Conception of Happiness
Medieval Conception of Happiness
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Internal Battle: Spirit vs. Flesh
Internal Battle: Spirit vs. Flesh
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Seven Deadly Sins
Seven Deadly Sins
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Cardinal Virtues
Cardinal Virtues
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Theological Virtues
Theological Virtues
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Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory
Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory
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Virtue Theory in the Middle Ages
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Study Notes
Top-Down and Bottom-Up Theories of Subjective Well-Being
- Top-Down predictors: Focus on individual thoughts and perceptions (cognition), relationships, and personality traits.
- Bottom-Up predictors: Focus on external factors like money, gender, attractiveness, climate, and discrimination.
Increasing Happiness and Life Satisfaction
- Intensity and Frequency of Positive Emotions: Are key to satisfaction.
- Strategies for Creating a Good Mood: Various methods exist to improve mood.
- Happiness Training Programs (Fordyce): Programs to cultivate happiness.
- Sustainable Happiness: The search for lasting happiness and fulfillment.
- Positivity Research (Fredrickson): Focus on positive aspects to improve well-being.
- Quality of Life Therapy: Addressing quality of life issues for better well-being.
- Effective Interventions: Enhancing the effectiveness of interventions.
Cautionary Tales: The Down Side of Feeling Up
- Need for Negative Emotions: Negative emotions are necessary for balance.
Leisure, Flow, Mindfulness, and Peak Performance
- Leisure and Well-Being: Connection between leisure and well-being.
- Characteristics of Leisure Activities: What separates leisure activities from other activities?
- Notable Figures in the Study of Well-being: Compton (focus on positive psychology), and Hoffman (contributions to humanistic psychology).
- Positive Psychology: Defined as the scientific study of positive human functioning and flourishing, and its scope.
Scope of Positive Psychology
- Focus on Human Strengths: Positive psychology's interest in human strengths (altruism, compassion, creativity).
- Relevance of Positive Psychology: Relevance of the approach today.
- Good Life: The concept of a good life, explored philosophically and across cultures.
Hedonism
- Definition: Pursuit of individual sensual pleasures and avoidance of pain.
- Criticisms: Considered insufficient for long-term well-being.
Ancient Hebrews
- Divine Command Theory: Happiness is achieved by following God's commands.
Medieval Church
- Separation of Spirit and Flesh: Separation between spiritual and physical pleasures.
- Seven Deadly Sins and Cardinal Virtues: A framework for understanding and avoiding vice and practicing virtue.
Moses Maimonides
- Positive and Negative Emotions: Recognition of both positive and negative emotions impact on health.
- Mindfulness Practices: Importance of focused awareness on the present moment.
Mysticism and the Renaissance
- Mysticism: Intense practice of contemplative spirituality.
- Humanism (Renaissance): Shift towards exploring classic teachings, away from strict religious dogma.
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Explore the Top-Down and Bottom-Up theories of subjective well-being. This quiz covers various strategies to increase happiness, the importance of positive emotions, and the effectiveness of happiness training programs. Assess your knowledge of key concepts in well-being research and interventions.