Positive Psychology: Seligman's Research and Theories

What is the term for helping others without expecting anything in return?

Altruism

What is associated with higher levels of happiness and life satisfaction?

Strong social support systems

What did Martin Seligman identify as the most significant contributor to happiness?

Quality of social circle

What is the outcome of pursuing happiness while maintaining a healthy self-concept?

Enhanced quality of life and overall well-being Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of how social relationships support happiness?

Going on vacation with friends Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of self-exploration and acceptance in cultivating happiness?

Discovering one's strengths and weaknesses Signup and view all the answers

What role do long-lasting relationships play in promoting longevity?

They promote longevity Signup and view all the answers

What did a study by Harvard Business School suggest about diverse social interactions?

They increase happiness Signup and view all the answers

What are the two essential components of hope?

Agency and pathways Signup and view all the answers

What scale is commonly used to measure hope?

Snyder Hope scale Signup and view all the answers

What are the three factors that influence an individual's resilience?

Individual characteristics, environmental factors, and external resources Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of an anxious-ambivalent attachment style?

Reluctance to trust others and difficulty in forming deep connections Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Strange Situation study in attachment research?

To assess the quality of attachment between infants and their caregivers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following love languages involves expressing appreciation through verbal affirmation?

Words of Affirmation Signup and view all the answers

What is the empathy-altruism hypothesis?

Empathy motivates people to reduce others' distress Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic do the happiest individuals possess according to Seligman's research?

Identified and utilized their unique 'signature strengths' Signup and view all the answers

Which philosophers' virtue ethics are combined with modern psychological theories of motivation in Seligman's concept?

Confucius, Mencius, and Aristotle Signup and view all the answers

What is egotism?

Excessive self-importance or self-centeredness Signup and view all the answers

Can empathy lead to altruism?

True Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of Seligman's three dimensions?

The meaningful life Signup and view all the answers

Which attachment style is characterized by comfort with intimacy and interdependence?

Comfortable with intimacy and interdependence Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the triangular theory of love is characterized by emotional closeness, bondedness, and warmth?

Intimacy Signup and view all the answers

An individual with an avoidant attachment style is most likely to exhibit which behavior in romantic relationships?

Avoidance of emotional closeness and intimacy Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of engaging with people beyond immediate family?

Enhanced mood and well-being Signup and view all the answers

How can one learn about the role of social relationships in happiness?

Practicing gratitude Signup and view all the answers

What is a key finding from a study on social relationships and happiness?

Positive relationships foster happiness Signup and view all the answers

What is eudaimonic happiness?

Living a meaningful life and realizing one's full potential Signup and view all the answers

What is one factor that influences an individual's level of happiness?

Their genetic predispositions Signup and view all the answers

What is one word that defines uniqueness?

Distinctiveness Signup and view all the answers