wbm exam 2

Attitude

Your attitude is shaped by experiences and influences over time; it affects how you see life and your chances of success.

Social Wellness

Your ability to connect with others and contribute to your community while building healthy relationships.

Prejudice

A negative opinion about a group of people based only on their group identity.

Barriers to Communication

Things that block effective communication, like distractions, stereotypes, emotional reactions, and past experiences.

'You' Messages

Statements that blame or criticize someone instead of focusing on the issue.

Compassion

Caring for others and offering comfort without focusing on yourself.

Intrinsic Motivation

Your internal drive to act based on your values, interests, and personal goals.

Spiritual Wellness

Finding purpose and meaning in life, leading to inner peace and satisfaction.

Tolerance

Accepting and respecting people as they are, even if they are different from you.

Positive Psychology

The study of what makes people happy and helps them thrive.

Gratitude

Being thankful for what you have and where you are in life.

Forgiveness

Letting go of anger and resentment toward someone who has wronged you.

Life Congruence

Living in a way that matches your values and beliefs.

Happiness

A combination of self-acceptance, good relationships, independence, purpose, and personal growth.

Patience

Staying calm and accepting delays while waiting for an outcome.

Character

The moral and ethical qualities that guide your actions and choices.

Maximizer

A person who always wants the best option when making a decision.

Choice

A process that involves setting goals, considering options, and making a decision.

Satisficer

Someone who chooses a 'good enough' option rather than searching for the best.

Intelligence Development

Intelligence grows through genetics, personal experiences, and culture.

Theory of Multiple Intelligences

A theory that says people learn in different ways, such as through music, logic, or movement.

Learning Techniques

Strategies that match your learning style to help you understand and remember information.

Critical Thinking

Questioning ideas, solving problems, and thinking logically.

Learning Style

Your preferred way of learning, such as visual (seeing), auditory (hearing), or kinesthetic (hands-on).

Perceptual Adaptation

Getting used to sights, sounds, and smells over time, so they affect you less.

Working Memory

How you store and use information to solve problems based on past experiences.

Intellectual Wellness

Expanding your mind through learning, creativity, and problem-solving.

Creative Thinking

Asking 'why' and coming up with many possible ideas or solutions.

Multiple Intelligences

Different ways people are smart, such as musical, logical, or interpersonal intelligence.

Mindfulness

Being fully present, accepting thoughts and feelings without judgment.

Drew Westen’s Main Ideas in 'The Political Brain'

1) Emotions play a big role in political decisions, and 2) logic alone doesn’t determine how people vote.

Five Fallacies in Reasoning

Examples include circular reasoning, false dilemmas, straw man arguments, ad hominem attacks, and hasty generalizations.

Creative Thinking vs. Divergent Thinking

Creative thinking is generating new ideas, while divergent thinking is brainstorming multiple solutions to a problem.

Three S’s of Creativity

Sensitivity, Synergy, and Serendipity.

Your Learning Style

Your preferred way of learning, like visual (seeing), auditory (listening), or kinesthetic (hands-on).

What It Means to Satisfice

Choosing an option that meets your needs rather than searching for the absolute best.

Eliminating Distress in Decision-Making

Steps include setting priorities, reducing distractions, and considering long-term benefits.

Howard Gardner’s Theory

The Theory of Multiple Intelligences, which suggests people have different types of intelligence beyond just logical and linguistic skills.

Practicing Mindfulness

Staying present in the moment, being aware of thoughts and feelings without judgment.