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What is gender identity?

A person’s internal sense of their own gender (male, female, both, neither, etc.)

What is gender diversity?

The coexistence of numerous gender identities beyond the traditional male and female binary, recognizing a spectrum of gender experiences.

What is gender fluidity?

Gender fluidity refers to a gender identity that is not fixed and may change over time or depending on the situation, encompassing a range of identities that can fluctuate.

What are gender non-conforming youth?

Youth whose gender expression differs from societal expectations based on their assigned sex at birth, often embracing diverse gender identities and presentations.

What is gender dysphoria?

A psychological condition where a person experiences distress or discomfort due to a mismatch between their gender identity and assigned sex at birth, often leading to a desire to transition.

What are key risk factors for gender diverse youth?

Key risk factors for gender diverse youth include social stigma, bullying, discrimination, mental health issues, and lack of supportive environments, which can negatively impact their well-being and development.

Strategies to support gender non-conforming youth?

These strategies include promoting an inclusive environment, providing access to appropriate health care, encouraging open communication, and offering resources for social support and community engagement.

What does cisgender mean?

Cisgender refers to individuals whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth, as opposed to transgender individuals whose gender identity does not align with their assigned sex.

What does transgender mean?

Transgender refers to individuals whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth, encompassing a diverse range of gender identities and expressions.

What is non-binary?

Non-binary refers to individuals whose gender identity does not fit within the traditional categories of male or female, existing outside or beyond the gender binary.

What is agender?

Agender refers to individuals who identify as having no gender or being gender-neutral, often feeling a lack of connection to any gender identity.

What is cis-heteropatriarchy?

Cis-heteropatriarchy is a societal system that privileges cisgender, heterosexual men while marginalizing those who do not conform to these identities, reinforcing traditional gender roles and power dynamics.

Difference between work, job, occupation, and career?
A:

• Work: effortful activity

• Job: paid position

• Occupation: type of work

• Career/Vocation: long-term life path

Blustein’s 3 basic needs (Psychology of Working)?

Survival, social connection, self-determination

Contextual factors influencing career choices

are elements like socio-economic background, family influences, educational opportunities, and cultural values that affect an individual's decisions regarding their career path.

Why do girls sometimes choose careers earlier than boy

? Research suggests that girls may have different socialization experiences and encouragement from parents or teachers, leading them to explore and decide on careers sooner than boys.

SES impact on career knowledge?

Lower SES → less exposure and knowledge about careers

Two types of career indecisiveness?

Developmental (normal) and chronic (persistent difficulty)

What is circumscription

Eliminating career options based on perceived fit (gender, status, etc.)

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What is compromise (career theory)

A: Giving up ideal choices for more realistic/accessible ones

What is self-efficacy (SCCT)

Belief in one’s ability to succeed; key driver of choices and persistence

Q: What are outcome expectations?

People are happiest when their personality matches their work environment

Holland’s personality types?

Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional (RIASEC)

What does happiness lead to?

Approach motivation (moving toward goals)

Lazarus’ definition of happiness?

Making reasonable progress toward a goal

Where do emotions come from?

Interactions between the person and environment

Characteristics of high subjective well-being?

Positive emotions, life satisfaction, low negative emotions

Three myths about happiness?

(Commonly tested)Money = happiness

• Happiness depends on circumstances

• Happiness comes from success (instead of the reverse)

What is flow?

A: Deep engagement in an activity where skill meets challenge

How much of happiness is genetic?

Studies suggest that approximately 50% of our happiness can be attributed to genetic factors, indicating a significant hereditary influence on well-being.

Q: What motivates flow experiences?

ntrinsic motivation

: What is norepinephrine’s role?

Released during adaptive responses; boosts focus and reward

What happens after flow (cognitive evaluation)?

Strong feelings of happiness

What promotes happines

successful coping and self-efficacy

What does norepinephrine activate?

The brain’s self-reward system

What is Seligman’s ABCDE method?

Adversity
B – Belief
C – Consequence
D – Dispute
E – Energization

How does happiness affect thinking?

increases creativity and flexible thinking