Social Psychology: Core Concepts and Emerging Trends - Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards based on key concepts from Social Psychology: Core Concepts and Emerging Trends.

Hedonic Happiness

Short-term pleasures derived from experiences and material possessions, such as food and clothing.

Eudaimonic Happiness

Deeper, longer-lasting contentment or life satisfaction associated with living a meaningful life.

Positive Psychology

The study of optimal human functioning, focusing on what is good and adaptive about human behavior.

Subjective Well-Being (SWB)

A person's self-reported assessment of their happiness, which includes temporary feelings and long-term life satisfaction.

Affective Forecasting

The process of predicting the intensity and duration of future emotional responses.

Durability Bias

The tendency to overestimate how long emotional reactions to events will last.

Focalism

Placing too much emphasis on a focal event while neglecting other events that may affect feelings.

Immune Neglect

The tendency to overlook our ability to psychologically recover from setbacks.

Adaptation-Level Theory

The concept that people adjust to new conditions, returning to a baseline level of well-being.

Intrinsic Orientation

Viewing religion as an end in itself, with an internal commitment to faith.

Extrinsic Orientation

Using religion as a means to fulfill nonreligious goals, such as socialization or emotional security.

Quest Orientation

Seeing religion as an open-ended process aimed at exploring existential questions.

Dragons of Inaction

Psychological barriers that limit the effectiveness of climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts.

Social Dilemma

A situation in which individuals must choose between self-interest and the common good.

Tragedy of the Commons

A scenario where individual actions lead to negative consequences for the community as a whole.

Collective Trap

The dilemma where individuals pursue personal gains, leading to adverse outcomes for the collective.