PSY1APP: Week 2

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What are character strengths primarily associated with?

Educational achievements

Positive parts of a person’s personality (correct)

Skills and technical abilities

Physical talents and attributes

Which of the following is NOT one of the reported benefits of applying character strengths in daily life?

Improved optimism

Higher resilience

Increased competitiveness (correct)

Enhanced wellbeing

The VIA Classification of Strengths and Virtues aims to...

Establish a new diagnostic tool for psychological disorders

Replace traditional value systems with new interpretations

Classify and recognize 24 character strengths (correct)

Encourage individualism over collective well-being

How do goals influence student motivation according to the research?

They promote persistence and direct attention Signup and view all the answers

Character strengths differ from skills in that they are...

Generalizable across different contexts Signup and view all the answers

According to Peterson and Seligman, how many character strengths are identified in their model?

24 Signup and view all the answers

Which program focuses specifically on helping children to flourish beyond just preventing psychological disorders?

Strength-based development programs Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'positive organizing' refer to in the context of workplaces?

Creating dynamics that promote flourishing in workplaces Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following approaches is considered a positive psychology strategy for enhancing workplace well-being?

Team building to foster positive relationships Signup and view all the answers

Which concept involves providing employees with clear goals and appropriate challenges to promote engagement?

Flow Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy involves allowing employees to tailor their work roles to enhance satisfaction and productivity?

Participatory working practices Signup and view all the answers

In positive psychology approaches, what does 'strengths work' primarily focus on?

Enhancing individual employee strengths Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of positive psychology?

Exploring what makes people thrive Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the founder of positive psychology?

Martin Seligman Signup and view all the answers

Which model is associated with the elements of wellbeing in positive psychology?

PERMA model Signup and view all the answers

The concept of wellbeing is frequently associated with which of the following terms?

Authentic happiness Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT included in the PERMA model?

Resilience Signup and view all the answers

Which historical concept laid the groundwork for positive psychology by emphasizing 'Healthy Mindedness'?

Humanistic psychology Signup and view all the answers

What does the Values in Action Classification model aim to identify?

Positive character strengths Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a primary emotional component promoted in positive psychology for enhancing wellbeing?

Joy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Positive Psychology Overview

Positive psychology focuses on what makes individuals, groups, and institutions thrive, shifting from a traditional emphasis on mental illness and maladaptive behaviors.
Defined as the study of conditions and processes contributing to human flourishing and optimal functioning.

Historical Context

Martin Seligman, the founder of positive psychology, initiated the movement in the late 1990s to counteract the pathologically focused lens of modern psychology.
Influences on positive psychology include:
- "Healthy Mindedness" by William James
- Humanistic psychology by Carl Rogers
- Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Concept of Wellbeing

Wellbeing is a broad and sometimes ambiguous term, often associated with "the good life" and "authentic happiness."
Goal-setting has been shown to enhance student motivation, promote deep learning, direct attention, enhance persistence, and lower stress levels.

Character Strengths and Virtues

Peterson and Seligman identified 24 character strengths under six virtues in 2004.
Character strengths are distinct from skills and talents, generalizable across contexts, and valued morally.
Utilizing character strengths is linked to increased wellbeing, optimism, resilience, confidence, and vitality.

VIA Classification

The Values in Action (VIA) classification serves as a guide to categorize the 24 character strengths, contrasting the traditional DSM model.
It aids in recognizing strengths and promoting positive functioning in individuals.

Application in Childhood Development

Programs aimed at teaching social competence, resilience, and optimism have shown benefits in reducing psychological disorders in children.
Initiatives like "Making Hope Happen" target flourishing beyond merely preventing mental illness.

Workplace Applications

Positive organizing links positive psychology principles to workplace dynamics that encourage individual and organizational flourishing.
Shifting from a weakness-focused approach to one enhancing strengths can improve overall productivity and wellbeing in the workplace.
Key strategies include:
- Participatory working practices (e.g., job crafting)
- Team building to foster positive relationships
- Job variety to encourage skill development
- Strengths work through staff development and mindfulness programs
- Creating a state of flow with clear goals and appropriate challenges.

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Explore the principles of positive psychology in this Week 2 quiz tailored for Dr. Katja Petrovic's course. Delve into the fundamental concepts and applications that promote well-being and mental health. This resource also emphasizes cultural respect and connection to the land.