PSYCH 3BA3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Positive Psychology, Houseplant, 18 Months
27 Jan 2016
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Mindless pursuit of less than meaningful goals or unchallenging ones leaves people feeling bored and empty. Intentional, moment-to-moment searches for optimal experiences gives us joy and fulfillment. Mindfulness, flow and spirituality framed as searches for optimal experiences. Daniel kahnerman - psychologist won the 2002 nobel prize in economics --> values the currency that is time + understands relationship between individual moments and broader experience of life. Amy wrzesniewski - positive psychologist interested in how people function optimally at work. 1/3 of hospital cleaners in medical center mindfully make moment to moment choices making positive experiences for patients and staff. Ellen langer - social psychologist observed everyday behaviour of people from all walks of life (perceived control on older adults in residential care facility) 3 weeks later, indv. encourages to make choices and to care for plants more alert and happier --> novelty in their every day.
