Prosocial Behavior
If I stay after class to help a student even though I have a very busy schedule, what is this an example of?
Altruism
Who created PGI?
Dr. Christine Robitschek
What's the difference between Intrinsic Vs Extrinsic goals? With examples
Extrinsic: motivated by external factors
Intrinsic: motivated by needs within us
What kind of optimism of the two we've learned about is associated with a stable personality trait and the belief that good things will happen to you in the future?
Dispositional Optimism
Wrzesniewski’s early work focused on interviewing what kind of employees to gain information about a person's calling?
Hospital employees
If I am only motivated to engage in prosocial behavior because I think it will be good for me in the long run (i.e., respect, money,) this is called _______ motivated.
Egoism
If I have identified an area in my life I want to improve, I've read about how to do this, and I am motivated and determined to make the change BUT I don't know exactly what to do to get from where I'm starting to my goal, what skill of PGI may I be lacking in?
Planfulness
What is a stretch goal?
difficult enough while still being attainable
I believe I am capable of changing my future for the better. Why is this associated with hope and not optimism?
The contributing factor to positive outcomes
How is a job different than a career?
Job focuses on financial rewards & necessity rather than pleasure or fulfillment VS a career which focuses on advancement
I see someone pay it forward in line at dunkin donuts. I feel moved and it makes me also want to engage in prosocial behavior. What is the term for this phenomenon?
Moral Elevation
PGI skills can be used in any area of life. True or False?
True!
What is learned helplessness and what experiment taught us about this phenomenon?
Dog shock experiment.
After repeatedly experiencing no effect after trying to change something, the lack of control will cause us to stop trying
Energetic self-talk a person uses within a Hope goal is referred to as ______ thinking.
Agency (e.g., I will keep going)
Who is most likely to engage in CARE work and why?
tasks directly involve care in service to others; Women and because of childcare/societal norms
Someone is struggling with depression and grief after losing their friend. Based on research, what would we prescribe as one of the first actions this person should do to protect against these symptoms?
Engage in altruistic behavior
What are the 4 skills involved in PGI
IB UR PL RC
Pursuit of Extrinsic goals is associated with greater subjective well-being. True or False?
False!
Snyder's definition of hope includes "Goal-directed thinking" with ______ thinking and _______ thinking.
Pathways; Agency
What are the 4 domains involved in Person-Environment fit?
Interests, Skills, Values, Strengths
What are the 4 types of altruism according to evolutionary theory?
Kin Altruism
Mutualism
Reciprocal Altruism
Competitive Altruism
PGI is a skill we can improve. True or False?
True!
What are the 5 types of goals we discussed that are more likely to have the most increased well-being/improved mood?
Personal meaning
Stretch goals
Approach goals vs avoidance
Specific vs abstract
Intrinsic vs extrinsic
What type of optimism is associated with more planfulness, better problem-solving, and more approach-oriented coping?
Learned Optimists
What is one factor that protects against the decline in physical and psychological well-being associated with unemployment?
Cognitive Perspective (i.e., my fault vs. externalization)