Random Happiness
How do you pronounce the last name of psychologist Mihály Csíkszentmihályi?
Chick-sent-me-high (approximately)
The four key words of the article were: happiness, emotion, well-being, and _____
mania!
What is the process that Mihály Csíkszentmihályi named pertaining to engaging in interesting activities that match or challenge one's skills?
flow !!!! :)
List one benefit for both children and adults that playfulness can provide
children: encourages attachment, increases creativity, enhances brain development
adults: less perceived stress, better coping, better life satisfaction
What was one of the compliments you received after class on Wednesday (and what was the name of the person that gave you it?)
Assuming you didn't lie (yes we were gonna ask the person who gave you it to verify your story) you get 300 points!
How someone appears to feel (what other people physically see of them) is associated with what term?
affect! :D
Who were the two infamous psychologists we associated Need/Goal Satisfaction Theories with?
Freud and Maslow :)
According to Diener, what is a synonym for happiness?
Subjective Well-Being! :]
Smelling ______ can make you as much as three times as likely to be happy (according to studies done at Rutgers University)
flowers! :)
The process of joy expanding the realm of what a person feels like doing at the time is called ______?
broadening! c:
According to Genetic/Personality Predisposition Theories what about the person is the source of happiness?
(hint: has nothing to do with the biological percentages we spoke about in class)
the PERSONality of the person, is the source of happiness
According to Myers, what are 3 suggestions he gives to live a happier life?
enduring happiness does not come from success, take control of your time, act happy, seek work and leisure that engages your skills, move your body, sleep properly, engage in self-care, keep a gratitude journal, nurture your spiritual self