Psychology 2035A/B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Laura Schlessinger, Mental Health Professional, Sweat Lodge

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2035A/B
• Professor: Doug Hazlewood

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Psych 2035 midterm 1 [25%] study notes (weeks 1-4: ch. T(e (cid:498)paradox of progress. (cid:499: describe *three examples of the paradox of progress, explain what is meant by the paradox of progress and how theorists have. Epidemic of sleep deprivation: ***2) range of life choices available to people greater than ever . North america + europe middle + upper classes larger + wealthier than ever before. Size of new homes in the us has doubled since 1970s. extraordinary affluence) + (cid:498)possession overload(cid:499) . *intimacy deficit: (cycle of overconsumptions, snowballing debt, increased stress + anxiety, fractured social relations). [object)ves] : provide some examples of people"s search for direction. quality self-help books, describe some common problems with self-help books + what to look for in, summarize the philosophy underlying this textbook. The search of direction: *greatest challenge of modern life is our search for meaning, a sense of direction, and a personal philosophy.