Persuasion Exam 1
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The most important things in life are the results of what?

Hardships

before introducing a new ritual you should do what to your previous ones?

make them habits

what has gone up at the same time as material prosperity?

depression

what 2 techniques increase happiness?

<p>rituals, journaling</p> Signup and view all the answers

relationship between gratefulness and happiness?

<p>being grateful makes you happy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the rat race burger?

<p>veggie burger</p> Signup and view all the answers

what is the happiness burger?

<p>the ideal burger tastes good and good for you</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hedonism Burger

<p>junk food burger</p> Signup and view all the answers

what motto do hedonists live by

<p>seek pleasure avoid, avoid pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

what would the perfect burger be?

<p>present and future benefit</p> Signup and view all the answers

what is another name for the feeling rat racers feel?

<p>illusion, negative happiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

why is pleasure a psychological goal?

<p>no pleasure no motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

when do we experience pleasure?

<p>when we are happy</p> Signup and view all the answers

why do ppl sometimes do horrible things for money?

<p>to make them happy, regressive</p> Signup and view all the answers

what do ppl who put off happiness to strive for more money forget?

<p>we weren’t happy before and won’t be after</p> Signup and view all the answers

what are self cordanant goals

<p>may not be what they want but will benefit them</p> Signup and view all the answers

what term was used to describe images of perfection to make us feel bad about ourselves?

<p>tyrannizing images, distorted self image</p> Signup and view all the answers

different types of happiness boosters

<p>motivation push and pull</p> Signup and view all the answers

what did daniel K say?

<p>people misuse their precious time</p> Signup and view all the answers

what did he say abt time pressure and creativity

<p>creativity is reduced by time and pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

what did the author say everyone needs to have a meaningful life

<p>meaning, pleasure, strengths</p> Signup and view all the answers

what did diana l say were the keys to happiness

<p>warmheartedness, treating others well, not fearing others</p> Signup and view all the answers

what did the author say was called striving for happiness and then reaching that goal and not being as happy

<p>arrival fallacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Source of Life's Importance

The most important things in life result from overcoming difficulties.

Ritual Foundation

Before starting new rituals, ensure old rituals have become habits.

Prosperity Paradox

Depression has increased alongside material wealth.

Happiness Techniques

Rituals and journaling can increase happiness.

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Gratitude's Impact

Gratefulness is directly linked to happiness.

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Rat Race Burger

A 'rat race burger' represents something that seems good but is ultimately unfulfilling.

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Happiness Burger

The 'happiness burger' is ideal; it tastes good and is good for you.

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Hedonism

Hedonism is seeking immediate pleasure and avoiding immediate pain.

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Hedonist Motto

Hedonists live by the motto: 'Seek pleasure, avoid pain'.

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The Perfect Burger

The perfect 'burger' provides both present and future benefit.

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Negative happiness

The feeling of chasing something unfulfilling.

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Pleasure's Role

Pleasure is a psychological goal because without pleasure there is no motivation.

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Pleasure and Happiness

We experience pleasure when we feel happy.

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Money Misdeeds

People may do bad things for money, regressively seeking happiness.

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Happiness Neglect

Those who delay happiness for money may forget they weren't happy before and won’t be after.

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Self-concordant goals

Goals that may not be desired, but overall will benefit them.

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Tyrannizing Images

Images of perfection that make us feel inadequate about ourselves.

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Happiness boosters

Different types of happiness boosters, push (external) motivation and pull (internal) motivation.

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Daniel Kahneman's Observation

People often misuse their time.

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Pressure on creativity

creativity is reduced by time and pressure

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Elements of a Meaningful Life

Meaning, pleasure, and strengths are needed for a meaningful life.

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Diana L's Keys to Happiness

Keys to happiness include warmheartedness, treating others well, and not fearing others.

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Arrival Fallacy

Striving for happiness and then reaching that goal but not being as happy as expected.

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