Happy New Year! In this new year full of hope and challenges, we all need some encouragement and support. If a psychologist came to send you New Year greetings, what would they say? What language and methods will they use to express their care and wishes? From what angle and perspective will they view you and your life?
Today, we are going to play a little game to see how psychologists send New Year greetings and guess which school of psychology they belong to. are you ready? Then let’s get started!
Blessing 1
‘In the new year, I hope you can find what you really want and pursue it bravely. Don’t let society or other people’s expectations or evaluations of you affect your choices and actions. Remember, only you You can decide the meaning of your life yourself.”
Who is this psychologist? Which school does he belong to?
If you guessed that he is the existentialist psychologist Adler, then congratulations, you got it right! Adler believed that life is meaningless and everyone must give life meaning through their own creation and contribution. He emphasized human free will and responsibility, as well as social interests and social feelings.
Blessing 2
‘In the new year, I hope you can stay curious and exploring about life, continue to learn new knowledge and skills, and have fun. Don’t worry about failures or mistakes, because they are necessary conditions for growth. Remember, intelligence is not fixed but can be improved through hard work and practice.”
Who is this psychologist? Which school does he belong to?
If you guessed that he is cognitive psychologist Carol Dweck, then congratulations, you got it right! Dweck proposed the concepts of Growth Mindset and Fixed Mindset, pointing out that people’s different views on their own abilities and traits will affect their learning and performance. She advocates cultivating a growth mindset, which is the belief that one’s abilities can be improved through hard work and challenges.
Blessing Three
‘In the new year, I hope you can better understand and accept yourself, including your strengths and weaknesses, your emotions and needs, your dreams and fears. Don’t try to change or deny yourself, but respect and Affirm yourself. Remember that you are a unique and valuable person and you have the right to live your life on your own terms.”
Who is this psychologist? Which school does he belong to?
If you guessed that he is the humanistic psychologist Rogers, then congratulations, you got it right! Rogers believed that everyone has the potential and desire for self-realization, but it is often hindered by external conditions or internal conflicts. He advocates establishing unconditional positive respect, that is, giving acceptance and respect to others or yourself no matter what the circumstances.
Blessing Four
‘In the new year, I hope you will pay more attention to your body and feelings instead of just thinking and analyzing with your head. Don’t ignore or suppress your intuition and instinct, but listen and express them. Remember Live, you are a complete and organic being, and your body and feelings are important ways for you to communicate and interact with the world.”
Who is this psychologist? Which school does he belong to?
If you guessed that he is the Gestalt psychologist Wertheimer, then congratulations, you got the answer right! Wertheimer believed that human beings are a whole and cannot be divided into different parts. He emphasized that people should focus on the present experience rather than the past or future. He advocates enhancing people’s connection and adaptation to the environment through perception, action, expression, etc.
Blessing Five
‘In the new year, I hope you can look at various things in life more positively and optimistically, and discover and create value from them. Don’t be troubled by negativity or pessimism, but use gratitude and praise To improve your happiness. Remember, happiness is not a result or a goal, but an attitude and a choice.”
Who is this psychologist? Which school does he belong to?
If you guessed that he is positive psychologistMartin Seligman, then congratulations, you got it right! Seligman proposed the concept of Happiness Psychology, pointing out that happiness not only includes pleasant emotional experiences, but also includes meaningful life goals, good interpersonal relationships, personal achievements, etc. He advocates cultivating positive emotions, positive thinking, positive qualities and other elements to improve happiness levels.
Conclusion
How many schools of psychologists did you guess correctly? Do you think their blessings have made you feel the charm and wisdom of psychology? Which genre of blessing do you think is most suitable for you?
In fact, psychology is not only a science, but also an art. Not only does it help us understand ourselves and others, it also helps us improve our lives and those of others. In the new year, I hope you can use psychological perspectives and methods to view and deal with various problems and challenges you encounter, and gain more growth and happiness from them.
Finally, I would like to send you my best wishes: In the new year, I hope you can remain curious and exploring about life like me, continue to learn new knowledge and skills, and enjoy the fun.
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