Positive Psychology

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What is the primary focus of Positive Psychology?

  • Treating mental illness
  • Understanding human behavior
  • Cultivating positive emotions, strengths, and positive relationships (correct)
  • Developing coping skills for adversity

What is one of the benefits of practicing gratitude?

  • Decreased self-awareness
  • Increased stress and anxiety
  • Reduced productivity
  • Improved relationships and social connections (correct)

What is an example of a self-care activity?

  • Procrastinating on tasks and responsibilities
  • Engaging in physical activity, such as exercise or yoga (correct)
  • Staying up late to watch TV
  • Spending excessive time on social media

What is the concept of 'flow' in Positive Psychology?

<p>Optimal engagement and enjoyment in an activity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can one practice gratitude?

<p>By keeping a gratitude journal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a strengths-based approach in Positive Psychology?

<p>To identify and build on individual strengths (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following definitions of happiness focuses on the presence of positive emotions and the absence of negative emotions?

<p>The presence of positive emotions and the absence of negative emotions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Hedonic Theory, what is the primary driver of happiness?

<p>Experiencing pleasure and avoiding pain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of individual differences in happiness are attributed to genetic factors?

<p>50% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following personality traits is linked to greater happiness?

<p>Extraversion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Self-Determination Theory?

<p>To satisfy three innate psychological needs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a self-reported measure of happiness?

<p>Subjective Well-being (SWB) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary outcome of engaging in activities that promote mindfulness and flow?

<p>Increased happiness and well-being (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following strategies for increasing happiness involves reflecting on things you are thankful for?

<p>Gratitude Practice (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Happiness

Positive Psychology

  • Focuses on cultivating positive emotions, strengths, and positive relationships
  • Aims to help individuals thrive and flourish, rather than just treating mental illness
  • Key concepts:
    • Flow (optimal engagement and enjoyment in an activity)
    • Mindfulness (present-moment awareness)
    • Strengths-based approach (identifying and building on individual strengths)

Gratitude

  • Defined as a positive emotional response to a perceived benefit
  • Benefits of gratitude:
    • Increases positive emotions and well-being
    • Improves relationships and social connections
    • Enhances resilience and coping skills
    • Promotes better sleep and physical health
  • Practicing gratitude:
    • Keep a gratitude journal to record daily or weekly gratitudes
    • Share gratitude with others through writing, speaking, or acts of kindness
    • Create a gratitude ritual, such as sharing gratitudes at meals or before bed

Self-Care

  • Defined as intentional actions taken to care for one's physical, emotional, and mental well-being
  • Importance of self-care:
    • Reduces stress and anxiety
    • Improves mood and overall well-being
    • Enhances self-awareness and self-acceptance
    • Increases productivity and energy
  • Examples of self-care activities:
    • Engaging in physical activity (exercise, yoga, walking)
    • Practicing relaxation techniques (meditation, deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation)
    • Connecting with nature (outdoor activities, gardening, simply spending time outside)
    • Engaging in creative pursuits (art, music, writing, hobbies)

Happiness

Positive Psychology

  • Concerned with cultivating positive emotions, strengths, and positive relationships to help individuals thrive and flourish
  • Aims to move beyond mere treatment of mental illness to overall well-being
  • Key concepts in positive psychology include:
    • Flow: optimal engagement and enjoyment in an activity, characterized by heightened focus and concentration
    • Mindfulness: present-moment awareness, often practiced through meditation and breathing exercises
    • Strengths-based approach: identifying and building on individual strengths to enhance overall well-being

Gratitude

  • A positive emotional response to a perceived benefit, enhancing overall well-being and happiness
  • Benefits of gratitude include:
    • Increased positive emotions and well-being
    • Improved relationships and social connections through increased empathy and appreciation
    • Enhanced resilience and coping skills due to positive reframing of challenges
    • Better sleep and physical health due to reduced stress and anxiety
  • Practicing gratitude involves:
    • Recording daily or weekly gratitudes in a gratitude journal
    • Expressing gratitude to others through writing, speaking, or acts of kindness
    • Creating a gratitude ritual, such as sharing gratitudes at meals or before bed

Self-Care

  • Intentional actions taken to care for one's physical, emotional, and mental well-being
  • Importance of self-care lies in:
    • Reduced stress and anxiety through relaxation and stress management
    • Improved mood and overall well-being through increased self-awareness and self-acceptance
    • Enhanced productivity and energy through better sleep and nutrition
  • Examples of self-care activities include:
    • Engaging in physical activity, such as exercise, yoga, or walking
    • Practicing relaxation techniques, such as meditation, deep breathing, or progressive muscle relaxation
    • Connecting with nature through outdoor activities, gardening, or simply spending time outside
    • Engaging in creative pursuits, such as art, music, writing, or hobbies to stimulate self-expression and joy

Defining Happiness

  • Happiness is a complex concept with multiple definitions, including a positive emotional state, sense of fulfillment, and presence of positive emotions.
  • It is characterized by feelings of joy, contentment, and well-being, and a satisfaction with life.

Theories of Happiness

  • Hedonic Theory: Happiness results from experiencing pleasure and avoiding pain.
  • Eudaimonic Theory: Happiness results from living a meaningful and fulfilling life.
  • Self-Determination Theory: Happiness results from satisfying three innate psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness.

Factors Influencing Happiness

  • Genetics: 50% of individual differences in happiness are attributed to genetic factors.
  • Life Circumstances: Income, education, health, and social relationships impact happiness.
  • Personality Traits: Extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness are linked to greater happiness.
  • Activities and Experiences: Engaging in joyful activities and experiencing flow increases happiness.

Measuring Happiness

  • Subjective Well-being (SWB): A self-reported measure of happiness, including life satisfaction and emotional experience.
  • Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS): A survey measuring positive and negative emotions.
  • Oxford Happiness Questionnaire: A survey assessing happiness and well-being.

Strategies for Increasing Happiness

  • Gratitude Practice: Reflecting on things you're thankful for increases happiness.
  • Social Connection: Building and maintaining strong social relationships increases happiness.
  • Mindfulness and Flow: Engaging in activities promoting mindfulness and flow increases happiness.
  • Acts of Kindness: Performing acts of kindness increases happiness and well-being.

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