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Argument Against Idea of Consistent Self - ANSWER--Self is only a prot of conditioning
and that there is no self that underlies our behavior
-There is no central control center in the brain there is little to support the idea of an
integrated sense of who we are
Argument for Idea of Consistent Self - ANSWER--Unique people have the potential to
grow and become self-actualized
-Unique ways our brains are structured functions probably correspond with unique
attitudes, behaviors, and personalities
Berscheid and Walsters Definition of Passionate and Companionate Love - ANSWER-
Passionate love- wildly emotional state in which tender and sexual feelings, elation and
pain, anxiety and relief, altruism and jealousy coexist in a confusion of feelings
Companionate love- the affect we feel for those with whom our lives are deeply
intertwined
Courage Quotient and Two Factors Involved in it - ANSWER--Book written by Robert-
Biswas-Diener that relays that there are two major factors that determine whether we
will act courageously when we have decided it is the best course of action
1. How much willing we are to act
2. How much fear we have
Definition of Courage from Textbook - ANSWER-Willingness and ability to do what you
think is best despite the presence of significant risk
Definition of Grit and its Two Parts - ANSWER--Perseverance and passion for long-term
goals
1. Hold onto a long-term goal
2. Continue to make effort to pursue the goal
Difference Between Hot and Cold Intelligence - ANSWER--Cold intelligence:
intelligences that are assessed in traditional intelligence and IQ tests
-Hot intelligence: intelligences that focus on motivation, emotions, and other personal
and social issues
Different Types of Courage - ANSWER-1. Physical courage
2. Moral courage
3. Psychological courage
4. Personal courage
, Earl Shelp's Three Criteria for a Courageous Action - ANSWER-1. There must be
presence of danger, loss, or potential injury
2. The action must be voluntary
3. The action must involve a judgement about the potential risks and benefits of it
Emotional Labor - ANSWER-Idea that it takes energy to present something different to
others than what we are feeling inside
Four Attachment Styles in Kim Bartholomew's Framework - ANSWER-1. Secure
(positive to self and others)
2. Anxious-preoccupied (negative to self and positive to others)
3. Dismissive-fearful (negative to self and others)
4. Dismissive-avoidance (positive to self and negative to others)
Four Benefits of Perseverance - ANSWER-1. It may increase the chances of attaining
difficult goals
2. It enhances the person's enjoyment of success
3. It may improve a person's skills and resources for doing other things
4. It can enhance the person's sense of self-efficacy
Four Types of Interpersonal Vulnerability - ANSWER-1. Expressing love
2. Confrontation
3. Admitting mistakes
4. Asking for help
Growth vs. Fixed Mindset - ANSWER--Growth: mindset that one can improve with
greater effort
-Fixed: mindset that one failed because their ability is fixed and there is nothing they
can do about it
Honest and Integrity in Hedonic Well-being - ANSWER-Being honest with our date
about their breath may not always serve our immediate purpose
Honest, Authenticity, Integrity Definitions - ANSWER-1. Honesty- about speaking or
telling the truth as we know it or see it versus lying or simply distorting the truth to suit
our purposes
2. Integrity- includes honesty but is broader and is also about whether the things we do
are consistent, whether they fit our values, or whether they support what we say
3. Authenticity- both communicating and being what we know ourselves to be with other
people as opposed to presenting a false front
Honesty and Integrity in Eudaimonic Well-being - ANSWER-Short term losses losses in
immediate pleasure may be outweighed by the longer erm gains that come in being
honest and living with integrity
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