Psychological Well-being and Social Connection

Flashcards based on key vocabulary related to psychological well-being, emotions, social connection, and compassion.

Downward Spiral

A negative pattern of thoughts and emotions that can lead to worsening mental health.

Upward Spiral

A positive pattern of emotions and thoughts that can enhance well-being and resilience.

Broaden-and-Build Theory

The idea that positive emotions broaden an individual’s thought-action repertoire, leading to the building of personal resources.

Emotional Granularity

The ability of individuals to differentiate between the specifics of their emotions.

Human Negativity Bias

The tendency to pay more attention to negative experiences than positive ones.

Mindfulness

A state of focused attention on the present moment without judgment.

Executive Function

Cognitive processes involved in prioritizing tasks, decision-making, and sustaining attention.

Time Boxing

Allotting a fixed maximum unit of time for an activity in advance, then completing it within that timeframe.

Gratitude

The quality of being thankful, which correlates positively with emotions and life satisfaction.

Kindness

Acts of goodwill towards others, which can buffer against stress and enhance social connectedness.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Active Listening

Fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and remembering what is being said by another person.

High Quality Connections (HQC)

Short interactions that energize participants and foster a sense of connectedness.

Self-Compassion

Being kind to oneself in instances of suffering or perceived inadequacy.

Compassion

The feeling prompted by another's suffering, which motivates one to help alleviate that suffering.