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boredom
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an emotional state experienced during periods lacking activity or when individuals are uninterested in the opportunities surrounding them.
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what is the psychological definition of boredom?
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“an unpleasant, temporary emotional state in which the individual feels a pervasive lack of interest in and difficulty concentrating on the current activity.
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3 types of boredom
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1. when we are prevented from engaging in something
2. when we are forced to engage in some unwanted activity. 3. when we are simply unable, for no apparent reason, to maintain engagement in any activity or spectacle. |
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What does all the 3 types of boredom have in common?
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They all involve problems with the engagement of attention
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What is the philosophical definition of boredom?
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a condition characterized by perception of one's environment as dull, tedious, and lacking in stimulation
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In terms of skill and interest (challenge) level, where does boredom rank?
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Boredom ranks when a person have a moderate skill level towards a low challenge (interest) activity or stimuli.
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What are the 3 most common activity that people perform to combat boredom?
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1. Drug or Alcohol Use
2. Sex 3. Daydreaming 4. Sleep 5. Use of their Automobile |
