Individual Differences - FLOW

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Flow

a state of optimal experience with complete absorption and enjoyment

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Preconditions for flow:

1 - a clear goal

2 - immediate feedback

3 - balance between challenge and skill

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Characteristics of flow:

complete concentration, merging of action and awareness, loss of self consciousness, sense of control, time distortion, intrinsic motivation

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Dopamine reward systems

why flow is pleasurable

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Transient Hypofrontality Theory

when parts of the prefrontal cortex reduce (such as time awareness and critical judgement), and there is effortless action

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What creates a perfect balance for flow?

default mode (mind wondering) &
executive control (goal directed attention)

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What areas of the brain are less active during flow?

medial prefrontal cortex & amygdala

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What can flow lead to?

addiction (gaming or social media use) and stress