Positive Psychology: Understanding Well-being, Happiness, and Resilience

Question 1

Who is widely recognized as the founder of positive psychology?

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Martin Seligman

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Carl Rogers

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Abraham Maslow

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B.F. Skinner

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a component of well-being according to Ed Diener?

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Negative emotions

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Positive emotions

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Engagement

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Meaning

Question 3

A study finds that participants who practice gratitude report higher levels of subjective well-being. This illustrates the:

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Applicability of positive psychology interventions

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Scientific method in positive psychology

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Objectivity of well-being

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Challenge of measuring well-being

Question 4

The acronym PERMA stands for which five elements of well-being proposed by Martin Seligman?

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Positive emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment

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Purpose, Energy, Resilience, Meaning, Autonomy

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Positive emotions, Energy, Resilience, Meaning, Accomplishment

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Purpose, Emotion, Relationships, Mindfulness, Attention

Question 5

A positive psychology intervention designed to cultivate positive emotions and reduce negative emotions is known as:

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Gratitude journaling

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Cognitive restructuring

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Behavior activation

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Psychodynamic therapy

Question 6

The application of positive psychology principles in educational settings is termed:

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Positive Education

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Well-being Education

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Happiness Education

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Meaningful Education

Question 7

Which of the following is a key concept in Positive Psychology?

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Hedonic well-being

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Unconscious mind

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Classical conditioning

Question 8

Clarity-Enhanced: Which fundamental principle underlies Positive Psychology?

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Rewritten: Emphasizing strengths, positive emotions, and thriving

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Precision-Adjusted: Focusing solely on pathology and mental illness

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Removed Ambiguity: Ignoring negative experiences altogether

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Unbiased: Treating psychological disorders primarily with medication

Question 9

Precision-Adjusted: Who is widely recognized as the founder of Positive Psychology?

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Correct: Martin Seligman

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Removed Incorrect Option: Sigmund Freud

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Balanced: Abraham Maslow

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Plausible: Carl Rogers

Question 10

Precision-Adjusted: According to Peterson and Seligman's model, what does Positive Psychology propose?

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Correct: Twenty-four signature strengths

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Removed Redundancy: Four fundamental strengths

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Rewritten: Six core virtues and values

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Balanced: Thirty-six character traits

Question 11

Clarity-Enhanced: In Positive Psychology research, which method is commonly employed to investigate happiness?

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Balanced: Longitudinal surveys tracking happiness over time

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Rewritten: Experimental designs with controlled conditions

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Removed Ambiguity: Case studies examining individual experiences

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Plausible: Meta-analysis combining results from multiple studies

Question 12

Precision-Adjusted: The broaden-and-build theory suggests that positive emotions:

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Correct: Expand our cognitive resources and resilience

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Removed Redundancy: Narrow our cognitive focus

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Balanced: Increase our vulnerability to stressors

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Plausible: Deplete our emotional energy over time

Question 13

Who is credited as the founder of Positive Psychology?

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Martin Seligman

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Abraham Maslow

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Ed Diener

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Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Question 14

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of Positive Psychology?

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Emphasizing strengths and virtues

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Focusing exclusively on treating mental disorders

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Promoting negative emotions for personal growth

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Exploring the unconscious mind as the primary source of well-being

Question 15

The PERMA model in Positive Psychology stands for:

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Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment

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Purpose, Energy, Resilience, Mindfulness, Acceptance

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Positive Attitude, Emotional Regulation, Meaningful Connections, Achievement, Gratitude

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Pleasure, Engagement, Relationships, Motivation, Accomplishment

Question 16

Which research design is commonly employed in Positive Psychology to study well-being over time?

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Longitudinal surveys

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Experimental studies

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Case studies

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Cross-sectional surveys

Question 17

Flow, a concept in Positive Psychology, refers to:

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A state of complete immersion and engagement in an activity

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A defense mechanism against overwhelming emotions

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A personality trait characterized by high levels of extroversion

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A form of meditation that promotes relaxation and stress reduction

Question 18

What is the primary focus of Positive Psychology?

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Well-being, happiness, and resilience

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Mental illness and pathology

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Cognitive biases and limitations

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Personality disorders and treatment

Question 19

Who is widely recognized as the 'father' of Positive Psychology?

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Martin Seligman

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Abraham Maslow

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Carl Rogers

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Viktor Frankl

Question 20

Which of the following is a key theoretical framework in Positive Psychology?

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Positive Emotion and Well-Being Theory

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Theory of Humanistic Development

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Attachment Theory

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Social Cognitive Theory

Question 21

Which intervention has been shown to have a positive impact on subjective well-being?

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Both (b) and (c)

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Mindfulness-based interventions

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Cognitive behavioral therapy

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Positive psychology interventions

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of Positive Psychology?

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Exclusive reliance on quantitative research methods

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Focus on well-being and happiness

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Emphasis on strengths and resilience

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Belief in the innate goodness of human beings

Question 23

Who is considered the founder of Positive Psychology?

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Martin Seligman

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Carl Rogers

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Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

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Abraham Maslow

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a core construct in Positive Psychology?

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Anxiety

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Happiness

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Well-being

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Resilience

Question 25

In Positive Psychology research, which method is frequently employed to evaluate subjective well-being?

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Experience sampling method

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Interviews

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Observational studies

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Meta-analysis

Question 26

Which fundamental assumption underpins Positive Psychology?

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Human beings possess the capacity for happiness and fulfillment.

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Human beings are inherently flawed and require remediation.

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Happiness is the ultimate objective of life.

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The past exerts the strongest influence on our present behavior.

Question 27

Who is generally acknowledged as the 'Father of Positive Psychology'?

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Martin Seligman

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William James

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Carl Rogers

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Abraham Maslow

Question 28

Which component is central to the PERMA model of well-being?

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Engagement

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Prosociality

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Autonomy

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Spirituality

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a core principle of Positive Psychology?

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Pathologize mental health conditions

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Focus on strengths and virtues

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Prioritize well-being and happiness

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Promote resilience and adaptability

Question 30

In Positive Psychology research, which method is commonly used to study well-being?

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Meta-analysis

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Experimental design

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Qualitative analysis

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Longitudinal studies

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a commonly cited benefit of gratitude?

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Lowered self-esteem

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Increased happiness

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Reduced stress

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Improved physical health

Question 32

What psychological term refers to an individual's ability to adapt and thrive despite setbacks?

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Resilience

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Hardiness

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Optimism

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Self-efficacy