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17 Cards in this Set
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Well being is
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happiness and satisfaction with life
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how is well being measeured
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by self report
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bottom up thory
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well-being is the sum of the postive exp in ones life
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top down theory
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general tendency to evaluate and interpret exp in a positive way
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whats the most impt. factor in subjective well being
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personality
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what are four predictors
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Self esteem,positive social rel., extroversion, optimism
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self esteem
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provides a snese of meaning and value
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positve social relationships
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provides social support and emotional intimacy
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extroversion
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someone who is interested in things outside of themselves
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optimism
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seeing things in a positive manner
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when we talk about a perso presenting with low levels of neuroticism what does that mean
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the less neuroticism, the higher the subjective well being
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How is self esteem maintained
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self enhancement, self-assessment, self-verification
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Positive illusions
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assoc. with better physical health,outcomes and better coping with adversity; occur more with strangers than friends
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adaptation process
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after being exposed to a certain stimulus, we become habituated and adapt to that level rather quickly(lottery winners)
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climate and weather
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do not determine long-term well-being
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reasons for leisure
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1. fulfills need for autonomy
2.allwd. enjoyment of family life 3.provided relaxation 4.escape from routine |
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flow
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little distiction between self and environment, stimlus and response, and time
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