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Researches suggest that the following elements contribute to well-being:
Competence Autonomy Relatedness using our own signature strengths to reach our goals Gratitude Kindness Savoring happy moments Related Questions: what are signature strengths Related Topics: How self determination theory is related to happiness What is self determination theory References Introduction to Self-Determination Theory | University of Rochester by Coursera The Science of Well-Being | Yale University by Coursera
In the course Introduction to Self-Determination Theory is claimed that:
a basic psychological need is a need that, if satisfied, leads to greater well-being. SDT claims the existence of three basic psychological needs based on various researches. Therefore the satisfaction of the three basic psychological needs contributes to our well-being and therefore to happiness. Related Questions: What contributes to well-being? Related Topics: References Introduction to Self-Determination Theory | University of Rochester by Coursera
Various resources suggest the following strategies to satisfy our basic psychological needs:
Competence: developing new skills mastering a subject that we are interested about Autonomy: pursuing personal projects developing the ability to take decisions on your own feeling in control of your life feeling free to act in a way that aligns with your desires Relatedness: sharing with others what you have learned showing respect and appreciation to others Related Questions: Related Topics: What contributes to well-being References Drive | 2011 | Daniel Pink
Self Determination Theory (SDT) is a theory about human motivation developed by professors Richard Ryan and Edward Deci.
SDT states that human beings have three basic psychological needs that motivate us:
Competence Autonomy Relatedness Related Questions: How to apply self determination theory How self determination theory is related to happiness Related Topics: References Introduction to Self-Determination Theory | University of Rochester by Coursera
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The paper Chunking mechanisms in human learning describes chunk as:
a number of pieces of information from the environment into a single unit a collection of elements having strong associations with one another, but weak associations with elements within other chunks. Some examples of chunking are:
memorizing a long string of numbers by grouping them into smaller sets, such as phone numbers (e.g., 123-456-7890) associating the word cat with the mental image of a furry animal with whiskers and a tail.