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WorksheetsPositive Psychology Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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 the practice of mindfulness focused on?
Daydreaming and imagination
Immediate experience and present moment
Past regrets and mistakes
Future goals and aspirations
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
What is learned helplessness in psychology?
The idea that anyone can achieve success with hard work
The belief that genetics have no impact on well-being
The idea that individuals have control over their accomplishments
The belief that external forces dictate one's ability to succeed
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
What is the Good Work Project led by Howard Gardner focused on?
Encouraging individuals to focus on external forces for success
Identifying individuals and institutions that exemplify good work
Determining how to decrease incidents of good work in society
Encouraging individuals to pursue mediocrity
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
What might be possible if the tenets of positive psychology were applied to education, business, and government?
There would be no impact on individuals
Society as a whole would be better off
No change would occur
Society would be worse off
