Positive Psychology

What is the main focus of positive psychology?

• Treating mental illness

• Increasing well-being

• Exploring genetics

• Studying pathology

According to Martin Seligman, what are the five pillars of well-being?

• Positive emotion, isolation, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment

• Positive emotion, engagement, loneliness, meaning, and achievement

• Positive emotion, engagement, detachment, purpose, and success

• Positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment

What is 'flow' in positive psychology?

• A state of confusion and time-wasting

• A state of disengagement and self-awareness

• A state of intense concentration and challenge

• A state of boredom and overwhelm

What is learned optimism in positive psychology?

• The belief that happiness is a result of luck

• The idea that a talent for joy can be developed

• The belief that happiness is genetic and cannot be changed

• The idea that joy cannot be cultivated

Is positive psychology an easy answer to all of society's problems?

• Yes, it is an easy answer to all problems

• No, it is not an easy answer to all problems

• Yes, it is an easy answer to some problems

• No, it is not an easy answer to any problems

According to evidence, is well-being solely determined by genetics?

• No, it is solely determined by external forces

• No, there are active steps individuals can take to lead fulfilling lives

• Yes, it is solely determined by genetics

• Yes, it is solely determined by social class

Carl Rogers emphasized the importance of __________ in regards to healthy personality development.

• the collective unconscious

• unconditional positive regard

• reciprocal determinism.

• the primary care giver

What is the PERMA model in positive psychology?

• A) A model for diagnosing mental disorders

• B) A framework for understanding well-being

• C) A method for measuring intelligence

• D) A theory of economic growth

Who is considered the founder of positive psychology?

• A) Sigmund Freud

• B) Carl Rogers

• C) Martin Seligman

• D) Abraham Maslow

What does the 'P' in the PERMA model stand for?

• A) Positivity

• B) Purpose

• C) Positive emotion

• D) Productivity