Positive Psychology Quiz

What is the primary focus of positive psychology?

• Diagnosing and treating psychological disorders

• Understanding how stress negatively affects mental health

• Identifying factors that contribute to well-being, resilience, and happiness

• Examining how early childhood experiences shape personality

According to research in positive psychology, expressing gratitude has been shown to:

• Decrease self-esteem and increase materialism

• Improve subjective well-being and overall happiness

• Have no measurable impact on mental health

• Increase reliance on external validation

Which of the following best describes posttraumatic growth?

• The tendency to develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a traumatic event

• A maladaptive coping mechanism following extreme stress

• Positive psychological change resulting from adversity or trauma

• The process of suppressing negative emotions to achieve well-being

What are the six broad categories of character strengths identified in positive psychology?

• Love, ambition, logic, patience, power, and creativity

• Intelligence, courage, independence, empathy, stability, and curiosity

• Wisdom, courage, humanity, justice, temperance, and transcendence

• Resilience, integrity, determination, optimism, adaptability, and mindfulness

Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of positive psychology?

• Enhancing life satisfaction

• Studying the impact of gratitude and optimism

• Focusing on psychological disorders and their classifications

• Promoting resilience and personal growth

What is a key factor used to classify psychological disorders?

• The individual’s personal preferences

• Level of dysfunction, distress, and deviation from social norms

• A person’s IQ score

• The presence of multiple phobias

Which of the following classification systems is used by psychologists to diagnose mental disorders?

• The Humanistic Therapy Guide (HTG)

• The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)

• The Psychological Treatment Index (PTI)

• The Behavioral Adjustment Scale (BAS)

The biopsychosocial model suggests that psychological disorders arise from:

• Only biological factors, such as genetics and neurotransmitter imbalances

• A combination of biological, psychological, and sociocultural influences

• Childhood trauma alone

• A lack of positive reinforcement in daily life

The diathesis-stress model suggests that a psychological disorder develops when:

• A person experiences high levels of daily stress, regardless of genetic factors

• There is a genetic predisposition that interacts with stressful life events

• A person lacks a strong social support network

• Neurotransmitter levels fluctuate randomly

Which psychological perspective suggests that disorders result from maladaptive thought patterns and irrational beliefs?

• Behavioral

• Psychodynamic

• Cognitive

• Evolutionary