Understanding the Difference Between Pleasure and Enjoyment
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Understanding the Difference Between Pleasure and Enjoyment

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What drives individuals to achieve more and make them feel good?

  • External criticism
  • Accomplishments (correct)
  • Laziness
  • Negative emotions
  • How can a sense of accomplishment contribute to wellbeing?

  • By having external motivation
  • By looking at life with pride (correct)
  • By avoiding setting goals
  • By being indifferent to achievements
  • What is accomplishment in PERMA also known as?

  • Sadness
  • Complacency
  • Achievement (correct)
  • Procrastination
  • Which of the following is NOT associated with accomplishment according to the text?

    <p>External demotivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when accomplishment is tied to striving toward things with internal motivation?

    <p>Flourishing and wellbeing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can a little girl's learning experience with a spoon and fork demonstrate?

    <p>Accomplishment-driven behavior at a young age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Putting her toys back in the cupboard' is an example of what kind of behavior according to the text?

    <p>Seeking new challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Understanding Pleasure and Enjoyment

    • Pleasure is associated with meeting physical needs like food, shelter, clothing, and safety.
    • Enjoyment consists of satisfying experiences from activities such as painting or exploring hobbies.
    • Achieving enjoyment contributes to experiencing happiness.

    Engagement in Happiness

    • Engagement refers to being deeply absorbed in an activity, often leading to a state of flow.
    • Activities that capture engagement benefit intelligence, emotions, and skills.
    • Children’s play, like building with Legos, fosters engagement and should be encouraged.
    • Adult engagement, such as playing a musical instrument, can provide temporary escape and happiness.

    Relationships and Well-Being

    • Relationships are crucial for happiness and are one of the core elements in the PERMA model.
    • The PERMA model includes five elements: Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishments.
    • Developed by Martin Seligman, the model emphasizes that understanding happiness is vital for well-being across all life stages.

    The Five Elements of the PERMA Model

    • Positive Emotion: Focuses on feeling good and is seen as a direct route to happiness. It involves acceptance of the past and positive anticipation of the future, but it is unrealistic to expect constant happiness.
    • Positive emotions enhance various life aspects, including other PERMA elements.

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    Learn about the distinct meanings of pleasure and enjoyment in relation to happiness. Discover how pleasure is related to physical needs satisfaction, while enjoyment is derived from engaging in activities like painting or exploring.

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