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Flow
A state in which an individual is in complete involvement of an activity and engaged in the process so much that nothing matters
The Feelings of Flow
a. Completely involved in what we are doing--focused, concentrated.
b. A sense of ecstasy--of being outside everyday reality.
c. Greater inner clarity--knowing what needs to be done and how well we are doing.
d. Knowing that the activity is doable--that our skills are adequate to the task.
e. A sense of serenity--no worries about oneself, and a feeling of growing beyond the boundaries of the ego.
f. Timelessness--thoroughly focused on the present, hours seem to pass by in minutes.
g. Intrinsic motivation--whatever produces flow becomes its own reward.
Differentiate the effects of skills combined with challenges and the resulting states
Low Challenges, Low Skills = Apathy, Boredom
Med. Challenges, Low Skills = Worry
High Challenges, Low Skills = Anxiety
Low Challenges, High Skills = Relaxation
Med. Challenges, High Skills = Control
High Challenges, Med. Skills = Arousal
High Challenges, High Skills = Flow
How psychologists can predict when an individual will experience flow
Psychologists can measure the amount of challenges a person experience at the moment and the amount of skill they feel they have at the moment. An average set point can be established for a person, and if psychologists want to know what that set point is, they can predict when a person will be in flow, which is challenges and skills higher than average.
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