Positive Psychology Movement

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What did Dr. Seligman emphasize about psychology in his inaugural address?

It only involves fixing broken aspects of individuals.

It is primarily focused on weakness and damage.

It is limited to measuring talents and abilities.

It involves nurturing strengths and virtues in individuals. (correct)

What is the central idea behind the movement of positive psychology as mentioned in the text?

Ignoring talents and abilities.

Measuring only weaknesses in people.

Enhancing psychological assets and strengths of individuals. (correct)

Focusing on treating problems in youth.

How does the text suggest treating youth to ensure positive development?

By promoting their unique strengths with available resources. (correct)

By viewing them as problems to be managed.

By focusing solely on their weaknesses.

By ignoring their talents and abilities.

Why is an understanding of psychological development crucial for engaging positively with youth according to the text?

As a necessary prerequisite for promoting their unique strengths. Signup and view all the answers

What is considered one of the fundamental tasks of youth years according to the text?

Acquiring greater self-control Signup and view all the answers

According to Aristotle, what is the major developmental task of youth for attaining adulthood?

Acquiring greater self-control and self-determination Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the five sets of psycho social issues by Steinberg?

Achievement Signup and view all the answers

How many kinds of autonomy can be differentiated at the youth stage of growth according to the text?

<ol> <li>Emotional independence 2) Behavioral independence 3) Value autonomy</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the most important and overarching tasks according to the text?

Achievement Signup and view all the answers

According to Petro Garcia Nedia, what is one of the tasks related to youth development?

Transformation of decision making Signup and view all the answers

What did Dr. Seligman emphasize in his inaugural address as the new president of the APA?

Nurturing what is best within ourselves Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of positive psychology?

Enhancing individual strengths and virtues Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about treating youth as resources?

Promoting their unique strengths using available environmental assets Signup and view all the answers

What are the three kinds of autonomy that can be differentiated at the youth stage of growth according to the text?

Emotional, behavioral, value Signup and view all the answers

Why is an in-depth understanding of psychological development crucial for engaging positively with youth?

To promote their unique strengths for positive development Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the fundamental tasks of youth years?

Becoming an autonomous person Signup and view all the answers

What is the main emphasis of positive psychology according to the text?

Nurturing the best within ourselves Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the seven goal areas where guidance is sought based on some massive studies mentioned in the text?

Independence Signup and view all the answers

According to Petro Garcia Nedia, which transformation relates to the inner self during youth development?

Emotional self Signup and view all the answers

Which task did Aristotle highlight as the major developmental task for attaining adulthood?

Self-control and self-determination Signup and view all the answers