University Psychology Assignment: Good Life, Virtues, and Well-being

This psychology assignment explores the multifaceted concept of a "good life," delving into the factors that contribute to individual well-being and happiness. The assignment addresses the significance of security, both in terms of financial stability and social bonds, as fundamental components of a fulfilling existence. It further examines the roles of health, recreation, and strong relationships, particularly friendships, in shaping a positive life experience. The importance of cultural identity and spirituality is also highlighted, emphasizing the unique aspects that define individuals and connect them within a broader community. Additionally, the assignment explores the act of kindness and its impact on both the giver and receiver, particularly in alleviating negative emotions. Finally, the concept of virtues, such as kindness, diligence, and humility, is discussed as essential elements in maintaining a balanced and happy life, with the understanding that these virtues are not absolute but contribute to a moral framework for well-being.

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Q1: In this planet there are billions of people and everyone has own view of the word
good, depending on many things in the life such as how and where to live. Good life may be
defined as to be in a secured environment and secured social bonds. There are many more
factors in a person’s “good life” which plays a vital role (Baumeister 2018). Security is one
of the vital role in life because a secured job may be the idea of good life. Such as tradition,
power, benevolence are some principles that shows the selection of events that are desirable
in life. Thus the good life can be explained as the life where there is no problem and is full of
happiness.
Q2: In any person’s life living a “good life” includes health. Recreation, relationships,
economic. If anyone don’t produce then the person should gather the strength to increase the
productivity (Cieslik 2016). Friendship is one of the main support in the world. Someone
should not deny this relationship because this the greatest support to live a happy life. Friends
are those who supports in the bad times and who knows all about anyone’s life but still stay.
Culture of any person like the language, the ceremonies, the traditions, the dress. All of these
is so valuable that anyone should keep it alive. And of these thing brings the uniqueness of a
person which someone should carry. Spirituality which helps to create our family and that
further forms a nation. This shows that human beings are different from animals.
Q3: Making someone happy is a best thing that a person can. And it will also brighten
that person’s life. There are many ideas to make someone happy like helping a person by
carrying something. Sending someone a thanking messages. A random act of kindness can
help someone to avoid negative emotions (Michalos 2017). If a person is going through any
kind of depressions then a small act of kindness can help them to get better in life. Sometimes
everything gets change and forgot parents who loved the most. Doing charity is also the best
way to give courtesy. Celebrating birthday of a close friend will also make that friend happy.
Giving someone a surprise is a thoughtful way in today’s world.

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Q4: The concept of Virtue can be explained as the moral habit that in general helps a
person in maintaining personal values (Bloomfield 2014). Ones values are based on the
moral standards and are nessecery part of life. One of the major point that must be kept in
mind that Virtues are not absolutes. Right morals and right virtues results to a happy life.
There are 7 virtues that helps in maintaining a balance life, these are Kindness, Abstinence,
Diligence, Liberty, Patience, Chastity and the Humility. Maintaining these virtual lead to a
balanced and happy life.

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References
Baumeister, R.F., 2018. Happiness and Meaningfulness as Two Different and Not Entirely
Compatible Versions of the Good Life. In The Social Psychology of Living Well (pp. 37-49).
Routledge.
Bloomfield, P., 2014. The virtues of happiness: A theory of the good life. Oxford University
Press.
Cieslik, M., 2016. The Happiness riddle and the quest for a good life. Springer.
Michalos, A.C., 2017. Education, happiness and wellbeing. In Connecting the Quality of Life
Theory to Health, Well-being and Education (pp. 277-299). Springer, Cham.