Psychological Health...
Basic Concepts
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Q: What is well-being?
A: How well someone is doing in life overall.
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Q: What is subjective well-being?
A: How someone personally evaluates their life.
3.
Q: What is psychological well-being?
A: Positive mental traits and healthy relationships.
4.
Q: What is emotional well-being?
A: Having more positive moods and coping with challenges.
Mental vs Emotional Health
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Q: What is psychological health made up of?
A: Emotional health + mental health.
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Q: What is emotional health?
A: Feelings, moods, and emotional expression.
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Q: What is mental health?
A: Ability to think logically, perceive reality, and handle challenges.
Maslow & Self-Actualization
8.
Q: What is self-actualization?
A: Reaching your highest level of growth.
9.
Q: Who created the hierarchy of needs?
A: Abraham Maslow.
10.
Q: What are traits of self-actualized people?
A: Creativity, independence, realism, and acceptance.
Positive Psychology
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Q: What is positive psychology?
A: Focusing on strengths and building a meaningful life.
12.
Q: What is self-compassion?
A: Being kind to yourself after mistakes.
13.
Q: What is self-acceptance?
A: Taking responsibility without self-punishment.
Self-Esteem & Emotional Intelligence
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Q: What is self-esteem?
A: Belief and pride in yourself.
15.
Q: What is emotional intelligence (EQ)?
A: Ability to understand and manage emotions.
Happiness
16.
Q: What percent of happiness is genetic?
A: About 50%.
17.
Q: What influences the remaining happiness?
A: Thoughts, behaviors, and environment.
18.
Q: What are the three keys to happiness?
A: Relationships, environment, and activities.
Optimism & Mood
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Q: What is optimism?
A: Expecting positive outcomes.
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Q: How do optimists view negative events?
A: As temporary or isolated.
21.
Q: What is reframing?
A: Changing how you think about a situation positively.
Control & Personality
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Q: What is internal locus of control?
A: Belief you control your life.
23.
Q: What is external locus of control?
A: Belief outside forces control your life.
Assertiveness
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Q: What is assertiveness?
A: Clearly expressing your needs while respecting others.
25.
Q: Difference between assertive and aggressive?
A: Assertive = win-win; Aggressive = “I win.”
Spiritual Health
26.
Q: What is spirituality?
A: Sense of purpose, values, and meaning.
27.
Q: What is religiosity?
A: Practicing a religion.
28.
Q: Benefits of religion?
A: Less stress, better coping, longer life.
Sleep
29.
Q: How much sleep should you aim for?
A: At least 7–9 hours (minimum ~7.5).
30.
Q: Effects of lack of sleep?
A: Poor performance, illness, irritability.
31.
Q: One way to improve sleep?
A: Keep consistent sleep and wake times.
Extra Key Concepts
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Q: What is mood?
A: A lasting emotional state.
33.
Q: What is a healthy way to manage mood?
A: Identify the problem and take action.
34.
Q: What is autonomy?
A: Independence and self-control.