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.