Seven Positive Psychological Traits That Predict Good Health

The video discusses seven positive psychological traits that enhance mental and physical wellbeing: resilience, optimism, personal mastery, coping self-efficacy, social engagement, spirituality and religiosity, and wisdom. It explains each trait's significance and how they contribute to overall wellness. The video also introduces positive psychology, a field focusing on mental health improvement through strengths and interventions, and provides exercises to boost mental wellbeing.

What does resilience primarily enable an individual to do?

• Achieve success without effort

• Ignore negative emotions

• Recover and adapt after facing challenges

• Avoid all forms of adversity

How does optimism differ from toxic positivity?

• Optimism requires constant happiness

• Optimism allows for hope while acknowledging negative feelings

• Optimism is about denying reality

• Optimism involves ignoring negative emotions

What is personal mastery?

• Confidence in handling life's challenges

• Relying on others for support

• Ignoring personal problems

• Avoiding all stressful situations

Coping self-efficacy is best described as:

• Knowing the exact solution to every problem

• Believing in one's ability to use coping strategies

• Avoiding difficult situations

• Relying on external help for coping

What does social engagement measure?

• The number of friends one has

• The quality and closeness of relationships

• The ability to work independently

• The amount of time spent alone

How is wisdom characterized in the context of positive psychology?

• Avoiding new experiences

• Accumulating knowledge without application

• Applying knowledge to make sound decisions

• Relying solely on past experiences

What is a key focus of positive psychology?

• Ignoring personal strengths

• Analyzing mental disorders

• Focusing solely on pathology

• Promoting mental well-being