Theories
Experience
Philosophers
Leisure
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100

This theory contends that basic physiological needs must be taken care of if one is to achieve self-actualization.

What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

100

We believe that positive experiences have emotional, social, and financial impacts on participants

Who are Pine and Gilmore

100

I believe that capitalism is not only an economic system but also a social system that governs nearly everything we do

Who is Karl Marx

100

The systematic pursuit of an amateur or hobbyist activity where participants demonstrate specialized skills, knowledge, and experience

What is serious leisure

100

What is Nick's last name

What is Rushford

200

This theory includes a sense of autonomy, competence, and relatedness.

What is Self-Determination Theory

200

Mailing participants pictures of themselves with wildlife after a safari would be an example of focusing on what element in creating an experience

What is memorializing

200

I critiqued the association between God and leisure, arguing that work should be the highest ideal to judge a life well lived

Who is Max Weber

200

Low perceived obligation and intrinsic motivation are required for

What is pure leisure

200

Nick grew up in what state

What is Vermont

300

The perfect balance of challenge and skill

What is Flow Theory

300

Making sure all the front desk personnel at your hotel have certification from the American Hotel and Lodging Association would be an example of focusing on what element in creating an experience?

What is Competence

300

I found that African Americans in Philadelphia had very little leisure time and leisure opportunities.

Who is W.E.B. DeBois

300

The definition: A time, activity, or state of mind that is freely chosen, unobligated, and intrinsically motivated, best defines what

What is contemporary leisure

300

This is Nick favorite outdoor activity 

What is backcountry skiing

400

This theory needs an interplay of stimuli and performance

What is Optimal Arousal Theory

400

Requiring all employees to wear the same uniform would be an example of focusing on what element in creating an experience

What is reliability

400

I posited that conspicuous leisure is a form of leisure that's purpose is to display ones social status

Who is Thorstein Veblen

400

This type of leisure satisfies needs that work cannot

What is Compensatory Leisure

400

In March of 2020, Nick almost got stuck here

What is Canada

500

I invented Flow!

Who is Mihály Csíkszentmihályi

500

Training your staff in superior customer service would be an example of focusing on what element in creating an experience?

What is courtesy

500

I would like people to downplay the value of doing and replace it with being

Who is Josef Peiper

500

This is the main different between recreation and leisure

What is activity

500

Nick is most stressed about which one of his classes this semester

What is Statistics