According to Character, what is…
- core characteristics which is beneficial to the individual’s well-being too
valued by moral philosophers, religious thinkers, and society
Virtues: core characteristics which is beneficial to the individual’s well-being too
valued by moral philosophers, religious thinkers, and society
Character = Virtues + Character Strengths + Situational themes
According to Character, what is…
- specific habits that lead people to manifest strengths in specific situations
Situational themes: specific habits that lead people to manifest strengths in specific situations
Virtues and strengths lead to habits
Character = Virtues + Character Strengths + Situational themes
According to Character, what is…
- psychological processes & mechanisms that reflect virtues
Character Strengths: psychological processes & mechanisms that reflect virtues
- Corresponds to virtue
Character = Virtues + Character Strengths + Situational themes
According to the 6 character strengths, what is:
- interpersonal strengths that involve tending & befriending others – sympathy, empathy, compassion, love in our relationship with others.
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Humanity:
interpersonal strengths that involve tending & befriending others – sympathy, empathy, compassion, love in our relationship with others.
According to the 6 character strengths, what is:
- civic strengths that underlie community life – fairness, even-handed, not biased to self-interests.
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• Justice:
civic strengths that underlie community life – fairness, even-handed, not biased to self-interests.
According to the 6 character strengths, what is:
- emotional strength that involves facing and overcoming our fears even when there is opposition and adversity
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• Courage:
emotional strength that involves facing and overcoming our fears even when there is opposition and adversity.
According to the 6 character strengths, what is:
- cognitive strengths that entail acquisition & use of knowledge – not necessarily tied to formal education or IQ.
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• Wisdom & Knowledge:
- cognitive strengths that entail acquisition & use of knowledge – not necessarily tied to formal education or IQ.
Also known as trait knowledge - knowledge that is learnt overtime - practical intelligence
Wise people can problem solve and balance the interest of self, others, and the broader community - Balance theory
According to the 6 character strengths, what is:
- strengths that protect against excess – self-control, “willpower”, restraint
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Temperance:
strengths that protect against excess – self-control, “willpower”, restraint
○ Resist the temptation to go into excess
Requires self awareness and self discipline
According to the 6 character strengths, what is:
- strengths that forge connections to the larger universe & provide meaning
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Transcendence:
strengths that forge connections to the larger universe & provide meaning
A sense of leaving behind everyday occupations and allowing us to focus on the bigger picture
Appreciation of beauty & excellence
What are character strengths associated with
all of the above
character strengths is associated with increased life satisfaction
Using Character strengths improve self-esteem
High self esteem leads to positive emotions which is associated with increased life satisfaction