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Page 1: The Plight of Haiti  January 12, 2010  Earthquake – 7.0 magnitude struck Haiti  Reflections on Haiti – CNN Reflections on Haiti – CNN
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The Plight of Haiti

January 12, 2010

Earthquake – 7.0 magnitude struck Haiti

Reflections on Haiti – CNN

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Choice and Change

Autonomy – acting with a sense of true choice

Entity theory – belief that characteristics are fixed

Incremental theory – belief that characteristics can change

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Control

Internal locus of control – belief that you control your destiny or future

External locus of control – belief that your fate is controlled by chance or by others

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Constraints

Biology – genes contributing to differences

Environment – learning through our situations, family, culture, etc.

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Positive Psychology

Derived from humanistic approach

Founded by Martin Seligman

Focuses on human strengths vs. weaknesses

Explores areas such as love, wisdom, commitment, and hope

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Overview We are creators of our worlds

We are creatures of our worlds

Psychology can help sort facts from falsehoods

People have a long history of looking at strengths

We can evaluate and measure our strengths

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In the Real World…

Improving child education (motivation, mood, creativity)

Improving psychotherapy (hope, meaning, & self-healing)

Improving family life (love, concern, & commitment)

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In the Real World… Improving work satisfaction (involvement, flow, & contributions)

Improving organizations and societies (trust, communication, & altruism)

Improving the moral character of society (spirituality)

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You at Your Best!Think of a time when you were at your best, a time when you may have felt productive or happy. 

What were you doing?

Who were you with?

What strengths did you use?