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Values, Norms, Beliefs
Definitions
Models
Miscellaneous
100

Society's rules that may be different in some ways depending on the culture.

What is a norm

100

The concept of "dialectics"

What is 2 opposing ideas can be true at the same time. There's always more than 1 way of seeing a situation. Change is the only constant, and it is transactional. We are all interconnected.

100

Yin-Yang Model

What is a philosophy that states that there should be a balance between our yin (black), and yang (white). Yin energy represents quiet, aloof, calmer things. Yang represents movement, loudness, etc. We should strive for balance. 
100
Myths of happiness

What is: absolute, limiting beliefs that we have about happiness, e.g., there's a mathematical equation to happiness; happiness should be constant; happiness is an end. 

200
Values

What is 

A person's principles or standards of behavior

One's judgment of what is important in life

Strongly held beliefs that guide our behavior, and how we judge others 


200

Toxic positivity

What is the belief that people should keep a positive mindset no matter how dire or difficult a situation may be. It rejects all difficult emotions in favor of a cheerful and often falsely positive facade. 

200
A resilience building model.

What is the ABCDE model:

A - Accept the situation

B - Believe in possibilities

C - Commit to achievable goals

D - Discover new resources and solutions

E - Evaluate progress and enjoy it. 

200

Happiness-seeking, or life enhancing techniques. 

What is practicing gratitude, forgiveness, goal setting, mindfulness. 
300

An acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists.

What is a belief
300

Genuine or Tragic Optimism

What is searching for meaning in life and remaining hopeful despite the inevitable pain and suffering we all face. It allows for people to accept their negative emotions, without losing hope, fostering growth and resilience. 
300
The Meaning Triangle

What is creativity, experience, and attitude. 

300

Types of boundaries

What are rigid, porous, and healthy boundaries. 
400

T or F: Norms can vary from culture to culture

What is true. 

400

Double-vision strategy

What is dealing with situational problems while keeping a focus on our purpose, avoiding to get fixated on a problem, and trying to see the bigger picture. 
400

Three levels of meaning

What is ultimate meaning, situational meaning, and seeking one's calling. 
400

A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past conflict.

What is a grudge. 

500

The big lies

What are limiting beliefs: statements that are absolute, and deterministic. They lack truth, and can make a person feel down. E.g., money can buy happiness.

500

Self-Transcendence

What is only when we redirect our focus from self-interest to something bigger than ourselves can we experience meaning in life. It represents the highest level of personal development. 

500

Signs of excess of yin and yang energy

What is: Yin - oversleeping, overthinking, apathy, slow thinking, overeating

Yang - anger, restlessness, violence, insomnia, addictions, reckless behavior, hyperactivity. 

500

Self-awareness and a positive self-concept can lead to this.

What is personal growth, better decision-making, better interpersonal experiences, and better understanding of our experiences and others.