Flow Theory – A Comparative Analysis of Scientific and Popular Sources on Optimal Experience

A Comparative Evaluation of Scientific, Textbook, and Popular Psychology Sources on the Conditions of Flow

Essay , 2018 , 5 Pages , Grade: n/a

Psychology - Miscellaneous

Flow is a mental state of optimal engagement, in which a person fully immerses in performing an activity. During this experience someone is not only intrinsically motivated, but also feels deep enjoyment and forgets about time and space. Individuals enter such a state of a flow experience in several different activities, like climbing, painting or playing music (Gazzaniga, 2016). What is the theory behind the term ‘flow’? Is there any evidence based causal impact on the emergence of flow? This essay is an evaluation of three different sources regarding their content and their quality of argumentation on the topic of the required conditions for evoking flow. [...]

• College: University of Groningen (Department of Psychology)
• Course: Mentor Group Seminar
• Grade: n/a
• Author: Anonymous (Author)
• Publication Year: 2018
• Pages: 5
• Catalog Number: V1723883
• ISBN (PDF): 9783389191859
• Language: English
• Tags: Flow Theory, Motivation, Optimal Experience, Psychology, Intrinsic Motivation, Cognitive Psychology, Experimental Study, Tetris Experiment, Scientific Sources, Popular Sources, Scientific vs Popular Sources, Positive Psychology, Media Comparison in Psychology, Empirical Research Evaluation, Psychological Theories, Critical Analysis, Flow Experience