5.2A - w/article - Understanding Positive Psychology

What is positive psychology, and how does it differ from traditional psychology?

Define subjective well-being and explain its two key components.

What is the feel-good, do-good phenomenon, and how does it impact prosocial behavior?

How do positive emotions contribute to overall happiness?

Why do emotional highs and lows tend to be short-lived?

Discuss the question, "Can money buy happiness?" How does income relate to well-being?

What is human resilience, and how does it help people recover from adversity?

Explain the adaptation-level phenomenon and how it affects long-term happiness.

What is relative deprivation, and how does it influence feelings of happiness or dissatisfaction?

List three factors that can help predict happiness.