Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Realistic optimism
Having a general expectation of positive outcomes without using self-deception.
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Rational-emotive behavior therapy
A cognitive therapy developed by Ellis that involves active disputation of irrational beliefs.
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Quantitative overload
A term used within the role episode model of organizational stress, indicating that there are insufficient resources to complete the tasks assigned in the time provided.
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Qualitative overload
A term used within the role episode model of organizational stress, indicating that the employee does not have the required competencies to complete the tasks.
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Psychological well-being
Ryff’s model that contends that well-being is a product of the six dimensions of self acceptance, positive relations with others, autonomy, environmental mastery, purpose in life, and personal growth.
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Psychological flexibility
The desired goal of acceptance and commitment therapy that represents mindfulness plus commitment/behavior change.
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Prospective research design
Also known as a longitudinal design; involves research in which participants are evaluated at baseline and then tracked across time.
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Primary appraisal
A judgment in Lazarus’s model about the relative significance of an event regarding its potential benefit or harm-loss.
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Present centeredness
A characteristic of an altered or meditative state in which the mind is focused on what is occurring in the moment.
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Posttraumatic growth
A positive response to trauma usually characterized by strengthening of relationships and development of more positive self and worldviews.
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