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🎯 Main Points

Courage Continued

PSY409 - Positive Psychology

🔑 Key Definitions

Social Learning: Greatest influence on courage development 👀📚
Personal Views Survey III-R: Self-report measure for courage assessment 📋

👤 Important Figures

  • Stanley Rachman - Most prolific courage researcher, studied military 🎖️📚
  • Peterson & Seligman (2004) - Courage measurement discussion 📊

🧠 Key Terms

  • Performance-based measures - Observing actual courageous behavior
  • Biological predictors - Neurological/genetic factors
  • Sociocultural predictors - Cultural values, social support, role models

💫 Key Outcomes of Courage

  • Protection against overwhelming fear 🛡️
  • Enhanced resilience in stress 💪
  • Confidence development over time 📈
  • Better coping mechanisms 🧠

💡 Exam Tips

  • SOCIAL LEARNING = greatest influence on courage development 👀
  • Courage benefits the person + reduces fear over time 📉😰
  • Measurement still in early stages 🔬