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What is the primary focus of positive psychology as defined by Maslow?
What is the primary focus of positive psychology as defined by Maslow?
Which of the following best describes the subjective node of positive psychology?
Which of the following best describes the subjective node of positive psychology?
What is a significant goal of positive psychology?
What is a significant goal of positive psychology?
Which of the following does NOT belong to the group node of positive psychology?
Which of the following does NOT belong to the group node of positive psychology?
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According to the content, which aspect does the individual node of positive psychology focus on?
According to the content, which aspect does the individual node of positive psychology focus on?
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What does positive psychology aim to enhance in clients, as mentioned in the content?
What does positive psychology aim to enhance in clients, as mentioned in the content?
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What key emotional state is associated with the subjective node of positive psychology?
What key emotional state is associated with the subjective node of positive psychology?
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How did psychology's focus shift after World War II according to the information provided?
How did psychology's focus shift after World War II according to the information provided?
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What is the primary aim of positive psychology?
What is the primary aim of positive psychology?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the suggested techniques to help clients in positive psychology?
Which of the following is NOT one of the suggested techniques to help clients in positive psychology?
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Who is considered a key founder of positive psychology?
Who is considered a key founder of positive psychology?
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Eudaimonia is best described as which of the following concepts?
Eudaimonia is best described as which of the following concepts?
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What aspect does humanistic psychology emphasize in its study?
What aspect does humanistic psychology emphasize in its study?
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Which of the following goals is considered the largest goal in positive psychology?
Which of the following goals is considered the largest goal in positive psychology?
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What was one significant contribution of Aristotle to psychology?
What was one significant contribution of Aristotle to psychology?
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What does the term 'happy person' refer to?
What does the term 'happy person' refer to?
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Applied positive psychology specifically focuses on which area?
Applied positive psychology specifically focuses on which area?
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What is the primary characteristic of hedonic happiness?
What is the primary characteristic of hedonic happiness?
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Which type of happiness emphasizes personal ideals and long-term goals?
Which type of happiness emphasizes personal ideals and long-term goals?
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In Ryff's model, what does the term 'competence' refer to?
In Ryff's model, what does the term 'competence' refer to?
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According to the Self-Determination Theory, which of the following is associated with autonomy?
According to the Self-Determination Theory, which of the following is associated with autonomy?
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What does the PERMA model by Martin Seligman include as a component of well-being?
What does the PERMA model by Martin Seligman include as a component of well-being?
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Which aspect of well-being involves deep involvement in absorbing activities?
Which aspect of well-being involves deep involvement in absorbing activities?
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What is a key element of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
What is a key element of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
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What is meant by 'self-actualization' in the context of personal growth?
What is meant by 'self-actualization' in the context of personal growth?
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Which of the following dimensions is NOT part of the Social Wellbeing Model?
Which of the following dimensions is NOT part of the Social Wellbeing Model?
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What is a key characteristic of Rogers' Fully Functioning Person?
What is a key characteristic of Rogers' Fully Functioning Person?
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Which statement best describes the difference between hedonia and eudaimonia?
Which statement best describes the difference between hedonia and eudaimonia?
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What does 'flow' refer to in the context of intrinsic motivation?
What does 'flow' refer to in the context of intrinsic motivation?
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Which of these is considered part of growth needs in Maslow's hierarchy?
Which of these is considered part of growth needs in Maslow's hierarchy?
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What does a sense of meaning contribute to an individual’s wellbeing?
What does a sense of meaning contribute to an individual’s wellbeing?
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Which of the following describes a characteristic of eudaimonic wellbeing?
Which of the following describes a characteristic of eudaimonic wellbeing?
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What is the state described as 'quiet desperation' that is not classified as either mentally ill or mentally healthy?
What is the state described as 'quiet desperation' that is not classified as either mentally ill or mentally healthy?
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What do signature strengths capture within an individual?
What do signature strengths capture within an individual?
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In terms of resilience, what is the primary condition for its development?
In terms of resilience, what is the primary condition for its development?
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Which of the following best defines character strengths?
Which of the following best defines character strengths?
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How many items are there in the Connor–Davidson resilience scale (CD-RISC)?
How many items are there in the Connor–Davidson resilience scale (CD-RISC)?
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Which scale examines both intrapersonal and interpersonal protective factors for healthy adaptation?
Which scale examines both intrapersonal and interpersonal protective factors for healthy adaptation?
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What term describes when protective factors are effective against the risks to wellbeing?
What term describes when protective factors are effective against the risks to wellbeing?
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Which of the following concepts is NOT associated with resilience?
Which of the following concepts is NOT associated with resilience?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Positive Psychology
- Maslow coined the term 'positive psychology' in 1987 focusing on psychological health
- Seligman and Csikszentmihalyi (2000) contributed by focusing on subjective, individual, and group positive experiences
- Positive psychology emphasizes the study of strengths versus weaknesses, a shift from a disease model of human functioning
- The main goal of positive psychology is to improve the client's life
Goals of Positive Psychology
- Positively impact clients' lives
- Increase positive emotions
- Develop client's strengths and talents
- Enhance goal setting and striving
- Cultivate a sense of hope
- Nurture a sense of gratitude
- Build positive relationships
- Encourage an optimistic outlook
- Goal 1 (positively impacting clients' lives) is the biggest goal, goals 2-10 are milestones on the way to goal 1
History of Positive Psychology
- Professor Seligman's focus on positive psychology emerged after World War II, initially focused on healing mental illness
- Ancient Greek philosopher, Aristotle, focused on morality, virtue, and living a good life
- Humanistic psychology contributed qualitative research to study thoughts, behaviors, and experiences; focusing on the whole person
Types of Happiness
- Hedonia: Derived from pleasure, associated with fulfilling desires
- Eudaimonia: Derived from seeking meaning and virtue, fulfilling responsibilities, and pursuing long-term goals
Theories and Models
- Ryff's Model: Well-being is multidimensional including self-acceptance, positive relationships, purpose in life, environmental mastery, personal growth, and autonomy.
- Self-determination Theory: Autonomy, competence, and relatedness are key elements.
- PERMA Model (Seligman): Positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning and accomplishment contribute to overall well-being
- Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: Focuses on deficiency needs and growth needs, with self-actualization as fulfilling one's potential.
- Rogers' Fully Functioning Person: Characteristics include openness to experience, existential living, self-trust, and creativity.
- Social Wellbeing Model (Keyes): Focuses on social integration, social acceptance, social contribution, social actualization, and social coherence.
- Flow Theory: Csikszentmihalyi's theory of 'flow' is a state of complete immersion and engagement in an activity.
- Languishing: A state of quiet desperation characterized by lack of engagement and positive emotions.
Strengths and Virtues
- Virtues are acquired excellences in character contributing to a person's completeness.
- Strengths are core positive qualities reflecting people's identities and values.
- Signature strengths are distinctive traits that are regularly exercised.
Resilience
- Resilience is the ability to respond productively to stressors, it's a balance between protective factors and risks.
- Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) and Resilience Scale for Adults (RSA) are tools to measure resilience.
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Explore the foundations of positive psychology, its goals, and its historical context. Discover how this field emphasizes strengths to enhance clients' quality of life while transitioning from traditional disease models. Learn about the contributions of key figures like Maslow and Seligman.
