Positive Psychology: The Basics
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What is the primary focus of positive psychology as discussed in the text?

  • Conducting rebellious research
  • Emphasizing negative emotions
  • Balanced perspective on human life (correct)
  • Focusing on disease and dysfunction

    • When did positive psychology emerge as a discipline?

  • Early 20th century
  • Mid-20th century
  • Early 21st century
  • Late 20th century (correct)

    • What are some of the core topics explored in positive psychology as mentioned in the text?

  • Optimism and change, posttraumatic growth, and positive relationships (correct)
  • Research around physical health only
  • Theoretical concepts around disease and dysfunction
  • Importance of recognizing only negative emotions

    • Which of the following best describes the journey of positive psychology as a discipline?

    <p>It began as a rebellious discipline challenging the emphasis on disease and dysfunction, and has evolved to incorporate the recognition of negative emotions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes positive psychology from traditional applied psychology?

    <p>Positive psychology challenges the emphasis on disease and dysfunction, offering a more balanced perspective on human life, whereas traditional applied psychology primarily focuses on negative emotions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major shift has occurred in the recent 'second-wave' theories of positive psychology?

    <p>The focus has shifted from emotional well-being to recognizing the importance of negative emotions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary research focus within positive psychology according to the text?

    <p>Self-regulation and flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does positive psychology differ from traditional applied psychology in terms of its approach to human life?

    <p>Positive psychology offers a more balanced perspective on human life, challenging the emphasis on disease and dysfunction, while traditional applied psychology primarily focuses on positive emotions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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