Psychology 2035A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Sherry Turkle, Robert Kegan, Sweat Lodge

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2035A/B
• Professor: Sarah Babcock

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Advertising makes materialism an insatiable thirst: materialism blocks out other important psychological needs that contribute to well being. Explain what is meant by the paradox of progress and how theorists have explained it. Paradox of progress: has not lead to improvement on health and happiness even though we are making huge advancements now. Robert kegan (1994): mental demands are so complex, confusing, and contradictory that we are in over our heads. Micki mcgee (2005): modern changes in gender roles, diminished job stability, etc has made individuals obsessed with self- improvements that will effect their sense of security and identity. Edward hallowell (2006): ppl are so crazy busy that they are overwhelmed by information overload that they seem like they have attention deficit disorder. Sherry turkle (2011): we spend more time on the internet that we become lonely and seek the superficial community and suffer from intimacy deficit.