20 Questions
What did Dr. Seligman emphasize about psychology in his inaugural address?
It involves nurturing strengths and virtues in individuals.
What is the central idea behind the movement of positive psychology as mentioned in the text?
Enhancing psychological assets and strengths of individuals.
How does the text suggest treating youth to ensure positive development?
By promoting their unique strengths with available resources.
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.
What is considered one of the fundamental tasks of youth years according to the text?
Acquiring greater self-control
According to Aristotle, what is the major developmental task of youth for attaining adulthood?
Acquiring greater self-control and self-determination
Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the five sets of psycho social issues by Steinberg?
Achievement
How many kinds of autonomy can be differentiated at the youth stage of growth according to the text?
- Emotional independence 2) Behavioral independence 3) Value autonomy
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the most important and overarching tasks according to the text?
Achievement
According to Petro Garcia Nedia, what is one of the tasks related to youth development?
Transformation of decision making
What did Dr. Seligman emphasize in his inaugural address as the new president of the APA?
Nurturing what is best within ourselves
What is the focus of positive psychology?
Enhancing individual strengths and virtues
What does the text suggest about treating youth as resources?
Promoting their unique strengths using available environmental assets
What are the three kinds of autonomy that can be differentiated at the youth stage of growth according to the text?
Emotional, behavioral, value
Why is an in-depth understanding of psychological development crucial for engaging positively with youth?
To promote their unique strengths for positive development
What is one of the fundamental tasks of youth years?
Becoming an autonomous person
What is the main emphasis of positive psychology according to the text?
Nurturing the best within ourselves
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
According to Petro Garcia Nedia, which transformation relates to the inner self during youth development?
Emotional self
Which task did Aristotle highlight as the major developmental task for attaining adulthood?
Self-control and self-determination
Learn about the beginnings of the positive psychology movement initiated by Dr. Martin P Seligman in 1998, focusing on strengths, virtues, and nurturing the best within us.
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