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🎯 Main Points

Wisdom Continued

PSY409 - Positive Psychology

🔑 Key Definitions

Implicit Theory: Layperson's understanding of wisdom (what people believe) 💭
Explicit Theory: Scientific/research-based understanding of wisdom 🔬
Berlin Wisdom Paradigm: Expertise in the fundamental pragmatics of life 🏛️

👤 Important Figures

  • Robert Sternberg - Balance Theory of Wisdom ⚖️
  • Paul Baltes - Berlin Wisdom Paradigm 🏛️

🧠 Key Terms

  • Balance Theory - Using abilities for common good, balancing interests
  • Fundamental Pragmatics of Life - Core of Berlin Paradigm
  • Life Planning - One test used in Berlin Paradigm

📊 Berlin Wisdom Paradigm - 5 Criteria

  • 1. Factual knowledge 📚
  • 2. Procedural knowledge 🔧
  • 3. Life-span contextualism 📅
  • 4. Relativism of values ⚖️
  • 5. Management of uncertainty ❓

💡 Exam Tips

  • Implicit = everyday beliefs; Explicit = scientific research 📊
  • Know all 5 Berlin Paradigm criteria 5️⃣
  • Sternberg: Wisdom = balancing intrapersonal + interpersonal + extrapersonal interests ⚖️