PSYC 3760: Psychological Principles of Health and Wellness - Final Exam Study Guide

This flashcard set covers key topics and concepts related to psychological principles of health and wellness, focusing on career development, work-life balance, mental health influences, sexual health, identity, and spiritual dimensions.

What is the definition of career development?

Career development involves the progression of an individual’s work life, including theories and models that explain how careers evolve.

What does the RIASEC model stand for?

The RIASEC model represents six vocational personality types: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional.

What are the 3 Cs in chaos theory of careers?

The 3 Cs represent Change, Complexity, and Connectedness.

What is the job demand-resources model?

This model contrasts job demands (work stressors) with job resources (support or benefits that help manage those demands).

What are the 3 components of work burnout?

Emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment.

What is Shinrin-yoku?

Shinrin-yoku is a Japanese practice known as 'forest bathing' that promotes mental well-being through immersion in nature.

What is the Temperature-aggression hypothesis?

The hypothesis suggesting that higher temperatures can lead to increased aggression and hostile behaviors.

What are the two focuses of sexual health according to WHO?

Prevention and thriving.

What are barrier methods of protection in sexual health?

Contraceptive methods such as condoms that prevent both STIs and pregnancy.

What does self-determination theory involve?

It specifies three basic psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness.

What are sacred emotions according to Robert Emmons?

Emotions experienced outside religious contexts that include gratitude, awe, and hope.

What does intersectionality refer to in the context of identity?

The overlapping and interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender, contributing to systemic discrimination or disadvantage.

How does the Ship of Theseus thought experiment relate to identity?

It raises questions about whether an object that has had all its components replaced remains fundamentally the same object.

What are the benefits of self-transcendence?

Benefits include improved mental health, health promotion, and a greater sense of meaning and purpose in life.

What is the difference between eudaimonic and hedonic well-being?

Eudaimonic well-being focuses on meaning and self-realization, while hedonic well-being focuses on pleasure and happiness.