Social rejection This scene of the Admonitions Scroll shows an emperor turning away from his consort, his hand raised in a gesture of rejection and with a look of disdain on his face.[1] Social rejection occurs when an individual is deliberately excluded from a social relationship or social interaction for social rather than practical reasons. The topic includes interpersonal rejection (or peer rejection), romantic rejection and familial estrangement. A person can be rejected on an individual basis or by an entire group of people. Furthermore, rejection can be either active, by bullying, teasing, or ridiculing, or passive, by ignoring a person, or giving the "silent treatment." The experience of rejection can lead to a number of adverse psychological consequences such as loneliness, low self-esteem, aggression, and depression.[4] It can also lead to feelings of insecurity and a heightened sensitivity to future rejection. Need for acceptance[edit] Rejection in childhood[edit] Romantic rejection[edit]
Groupthink Groupthink is a psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, in which the desire for harmony or conformity in the group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome. Group members try to minimize conflict and reach a consensus decision without critical evaluation of alternative viewpoints, by actively suppressing dissenting viewpoints, and by isolating themselves from outside influences. Loyalty to the group requires individuals to avoid raising controversial issues or alternative solutions, and there is loss of individual creativity, uniqueness and independent thinking. The dysfunctional group dynamics of the "ingroup" produces an "illusion of invulnerability" (an inflated certainty that the right decision has been made). Antecedent factors such as group cohesiveness, faulty group structure, and situational context (e.g., community panic) play into the likelihood of whether or not groupthink will impact the decision-making process. History[edit]
Mindset | The Nature of Change Whether they’re aware of it or not, all people keep a running account of what’s happening to them, what it means, and what they should do. In other words, our minds are constantly monitoring and interpreting. That’s just how we stay on track. But sometimes the interpretation process goes awry. Some people put more extreme interpretations on things that happen—and then react with exaggerated feelings of anxiety, depression, or anger. Mindsets frame the running account that’s taking place in people’s heads. People with a growth mindset are also constantly monitoring what’s going on, but their internal monologue is not about judging themselves and others in this way. Chapter 8 is about changing the internal monologue from a judging one to a growth-oriented one.
Pattern matching Sequence patterns (e.g., a text string) are often described using regular expressions and matched using techniques such as backtracking. Term rewriting and graph rewriting languages rely on pattern matching for the fundamental way a program evaluates into a result. History[edit] Primitive patterns[edit] The simplest pattern in pattern matching is an explicit value or a variable. For an example, consider a simple function definition in Haskell syntax (function parameters are not in parentheses but are separated by spaces, = is not assignment but definition): Here, 0 is a single value pattern. Here, the first n is a single variable pattern, which will match absolutely any argument and bind it to name n to be used in the rest of the definition. The wildcard pattern (often written as _) is also simple: like a variable name, it matches any value, but does not bind the value to any name. Tree patterns[edit] data Color = ColorConstructor Integer String As well: Filtering data with patterns[edit]
Cult A cult is a religious group or other organization with deviant and novel beliefs and practices.[1] However, whether any particular group's beliefs and practices are sufficiently deviant or novel enough is often unclear, and thus establishing a precise definition of cults based on these criteria is problematic.[2][3] The English word often carries derogatory connotations[4][5] and is used selectively by proponents of "mind control" theory.[6] Beginning in the 1930s cults became the object of sociological study in the context of the study of religious behavior.[7] Certain groups have been defined as "cults" and criticized and opposed by the Christian countercult movement for their unorthodox beliefs; and since the 1970s by the secular anti-cult movement, partly motivated in reaction acts of violence and other crimes committed by members of some groups. Some of the anti-cult claims have been disputed by other scholars, leading to further controversies. Origins of concept[edit] Howard P.
Definitions of Fixed mindset and Growth mindset Emotion The physiology of emotion is closely linked to arousal of the nervous system with various states and strengths of arousal relating, apparently, to particular emotions. Emotions are a complex state of feeling that results in physical and psychological changes that influence our behaviour. Those acting primarily on emotion may seem as if they are not thinking, but cognition is an important aspect of emotion, particularly the interpretation of events. Research on emotion has increased significantly over the past two decades with many fields contributing including psychology, neuroscience, endocrinology, medicine, history, sociology, and even computer science. Etymology, definitions, and differentiation[edit] The word "emotion" dates back to 1579, when it was adapted from the French word émouvoir, which means "to stir up". Emotions have been described as discrete and consistent responses to internal or external events which have a particular significance for the organism. Components[edit]
Fudōshin Fudōshin (Japanese: 不動心) is a state of equanimity or imperturbability (literally and metaphorically, "immovable mind",[1] "immovable heart"[2] or "unmoving heart"). It is a philosophical or mental dimension to Japanese martial arts which contributes to the effectiveness of the advanced practitioner. Fudo myōō is found in Shingon Buddhism as a guardian deity, (and patron of martial arts) who is portrayed as carrying a sword in his right hand (to cut through delusions and ignorance) and a rope in his left (to bind "evil forces" and violent or uncontrolled passions and emotions). Despite a fearsome appearance, his attributes of benevolence and servitude to living beings are symbolized by a hairstyle associated with the servant class. See also[edit] References[edit]
Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset: Which One Are You? | Michael Graham Richard Here is an excerpt from an article about Carol Dweck, a professor of psychology at Stanford University: Through more than three decades of systematic research, [Carol Dweck] has been figuring out answers to why some people achieve their potential while equally talented others don’t—why some become Muhammad Ali and others Mike Tyson. The key, she found, isn’t ability; it’s whether you look at ability as something inherent that needs to be demonstrated or as something that can be developed. To anyone who is into personal growth and self-improvement, this seems obvious. Fixed Mindset Let’s have a look, starting with the Fixed Mindset side: People who hold these beliefs think that “they are the way they are”, but that doesn’t mean that they have less of a desire for a positive self-image than anyone else. Same with obstacles. What’s the point of working hard and making efforts if afterwards you are still on square one? Growth Mindset Let’s now look at the Growth Mindset: And how do you improve?
Loneliness Loneliness is a complex and usually unpleasant emotional response to isolation or lack of companionship. Loneliness typically includes anxious feelings about a lack of connectedness or communality with other beings, both in the present and extending into the future. As such, loneliness can be felt even when surrounded by other people. Research has shown that loneliness is widely prevalent throughout society among people in marriages, relationships, families and successful careers.[1] It has been a long explored theme in the literature of human beings since classical antiquity. Common causes[edit] People can experience loneliness for many reasons and many life events may cause it, like the lack of friendship relations during childhood and adolescence, or the physical absence of meaningful people around a person. Many people experience loneliness for the first time when they are left alone as infants. Typology[edit] Feeling lonely vs. being socially isolated[edit] Frequency[edit]
Zanshin Zanshin (Japanese: 残心) is a term used in the Japanese martial arts. It refers to a state of awareness – of relaxed alertness. The literal translation of zanshin is "remaining mind".[1][2] In several martial arts, zanshin refers more narrowly to the body's posture after a technique is executed.[1][2][3][4] In various martial arts[edit] In kyūdō, zanshin means the body posture after the loosing of an arrow; the posture is intended to reflect the higher meaning of zanshin, which is a mental aspect maintained before, during, and after an action.[1][5] In karate, zanshin is the state of total awareness.[6] It means being aware of one's surroundings and enemies, while being prepared to react. In the context of kendō, zanshin is the continued state of spirit, mental alertness and physical readiness to meet the situation (such as an opposing attack) that must be maintained when one returns to kamae after attacking. See also[edit] References[edit]
The Right Mindset: Change Your Mindset in 6 Steps Developing the right mindset is really crucial to succeed in anything. When I was switching my career in 2009 from my co-founded company to my new personal business, I knew that there was a way for me. I kept looking, getting educated, testing, optimizing – and I knew it would pay off eventually. What is a Mindset? Your mindset is the sum of your knowledge, including beliefs and thoughts about the world and yourself in it. It’s often used for a specific part in your life, as in “the mindset of an entrepreneur” or “the growth mindset”. Developing the right mindset is then the way learning something new and strip out the most relevant information. And I think a good mindset will reflect reality and will help you. Find the beliefs that are most supportiveCheck if the beliefs are in harmony with (a potential) reality You want to use your mindset to make a positive change. If you believe “I am a successful entrepreneur”, you will act in that way. How to Change Your Mindset 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Zen Zen is a school of Mahayana Buddhism[note 1] that developed in China during the Tang dynasty as Chán. From China, Zen spread south to Vietnam, northeast to Korea and east to Japan. Zen emphasizes rigorous meditation-practice, insight into Buddha-nature, and the personal expression of this insight in daily life, especially for the benefit of others. The teachings of Zen include various sources of Mahāyāna thought, especially Yogācāra, the Tathāgatagarbha Sutras and Huayan, with their emphasis on Buddha-nature, totality, and the Bodhisattva-ideal. Etymology[edit] The word Zen is derived from the Japanese pronunciation of the Middle Chinese word 禪 (dʑjen) (pinyin: Chán), which in turn is derived from the Sanskrit word dhyāna, which can be approximately translated as "absorption" or "meditative state". Zen practice[edit] Dhyana - Zen meditation[edit] Central to Zen is the practice of dhyana or meditation. Observing the breath[edit] Venerable Hsuan Hua meditating in the Lotus Position. Soto[edit]