文档介绍：1504: Basic Premises
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Passive Victim Vs. Active Agent
self pity
blame
frustration
anger
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confidence
responsibility
hope and optimism
forgive/forget
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The Premises
Bridge building Vs. Division and separation
Change is possible Vs. Change is illusive
Internal factors primarily determine happiness Vs. Happiness is primarily a function of external circumstances
Human nature must be obeyed Vs. Human nature must be perfected
Happiness is and ought to be the ultimate end Vs. Happiness should be a secondary pursuit
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PREMISE 1: Bridge building VS. Division and separation
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Bridging Ivory Tower and Main Street
“The careful shielding of a university from the activities of the world around us is the best way to chill interest and to defeat progress. Celibacy does not suit a university. It must mate itself with action.” Alfred North Whitehead
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The Need for Practical Idealists
The desire to make a difference
False stereotypes
Generous Harvardians
Generous Americans
Influential positions
Goodwill and idealism necessary but not sufficient
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Psychology Can Help
Applied research
in the classroom
for increasing self-esteem
bridging mind and body
in conflict resolution
Taking research seriously
Our responsibility
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Bridge Among Disciplines
Enhanced learning
Enhanced creativity
True to reality
More interesting
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PREMISE 2: Change is possible VS. Change is illusive
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“It may be that trying to be happier is as futile as trying to be taller and is therefore counterproductive.” Lykken and Tellegan (1996)
Minnesota Twin Studies
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