Positive Psychology
What is positive psychology the scientific study of?
Human flourishing, happiness, strengths, and well being
What part of the Brain is responsible for Fear responses??
The Amygdala!
Which psychologist is associated with classical conditioning and the famous dogs that salivated at the sound of a bell?
Pavlov
What do we call that warm, nostalgic feeling we get when we think back to being kids, like going trick-or-treating, watching Halloween movies, or getting excited for fall?
Nostalgia
What psychological practice involves noticing and appreciating the good things in your life, even the little things?
Gratitude
What is the largest part of the human brain??
Cerebrum
What is the psychological term for learning to fear something after associating it with a frightening experience?
Classical conditioning
Name 3 staples of fall!!
---open ended---
What is the term for becoming fully immersed in an activity where you lose track of time and feel completely focused?
flow state
Which part of the brain plays a major role in forming new memories?
Hippocampus
What psychological phenomenon describes feeling less personally responsible to help when other people are present?
Bystander effect
What's your favorite horror movie??
---open ended---
What are three ways we can help to regulate our nervous system?
mediate, journal, talk to a friend, spend time outside etc.
What brain region helps control planning, decision making, and impulse control?
Prefrontal cortex
Which psychologist developed the hierarchy of needs, including self actualization?
Maslow
Nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves are common ingredients in what famous fall spice blend?
Pumpkin pie spice
What is the psychological term for the ability to adapt and bounce back after stressful or difficult experiences?
Resilience
Which lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for processing visual information?
Occipital lobe
In the Stanford prison experiment, what roles were assigned to the participants?
guards and prisoners
What is the fear of Halloween called?
Samhainophobia