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PSY4930 Positive psychology
FINAL EXAM
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Psychology
Undergraduate 4
04/22/2013

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Term
Define Life meaning:
Definition
The sense made of, and significance felt regarding, the nature of one’s being and existence
Term
What is life meaning related to?
Steger et al. (2006)
Definition
life satisfaction (0.46)
depression (-0.48)
extraversion (0.28)
joy (0.49)
self-esteem (0.37)
optimism (0.37)
Term
Viktor Frankl believes man is basically concerned with ____
-logotherapy
Definition
meaning in life
-Frankl believes that what separates us from just reproducing like other species is the search, will, and want of meaning
-If you have meaning in your core, it will allow you to deflect negative stuff because you have a meaningful force pushing you along.
Term
Sources of meaning
-Frankl
-Emmons
-Seligman
Definition
Frankl:
-Creative endeavors
-Elevating experiences
-Reflection and growth

Emmons
-Work/achievement
-Intimacy/relationships
-spirituality
-Self transcendence/generativity

Seligman
-Signature strengths

Most important source of meaning described: other people
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