Positive Psychology - AP Psychology
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What does the 'R' in the PERMA model stand for?
What does the 'R' in the PERMA model stand for?
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Relationships. Social connections are fundamental to human well-being.
Relationships. Social connections are fundamental to human well-being.
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Identify a method to increase 'flow'.
Identify a method to increase 'flow'.
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Engaging in activities that match skill level and challenge. Balance between challenge and skill creates optimal experience.
Engaging in activities that match skill level and challenge. Balance between challenge and skill creates optimal experience.
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What does the 'A' in the PERMA model stand for?
What does the 'A' in the PERMA model stand for?
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Achievement. Accomplishment for its own sake, not just for other benefits.
Achievement. Accomplishment for its own sake, not just for other benefits.
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What is 'gratitude' in Positive Psychology?
What is 'gratitude' in Positive Psychology?
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A feeling of thankfulness and appreciation. A positive emotion that enhances well-being and relationships.
A feeling of thankfulness and appreciation. A positive emotion that enhances well-being and relationships.
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Identify a benefit of practicing gratitude.
Identify a benefit of practicing gratitude.
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Improved emotional well-being. Regular practice increases happiness and life satisfaction.
Improved emotional well-being. Regular practice increases happiness and life satisfaction.
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What is the 'broaden-and-build' theory?
What is the 'broaden-and-build' theory?
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Positive emotions broaden awareness and build resources. Barbara Fredrickson's theory on positive emotions' benefits.
Positive emotions broaden awareness and build resources. Barbara Fredrickson's theory on positive emotions' benefits.
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Which emotion is central to the 'broaden-and-build' theory?
Which emotion is central to the 'broaden-and-build' theory?
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Positive emotions. Joy, love, and serenity expand thinking and build lasting resources.
Positive emotions. Joy, love, and serenity expand thinking and build lasting resources.
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Name one positive outcome of 'flow'.
Name one positive outcome of 'flow'.
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Increased personal development. Flow states promote skill mastery and psychological growth.
Increased personal development. Flow states promote skill mastery and psychological growth.
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What is 'eudaimonia' in Positive Psychology?
What is 'eudaimonia' in Positive Psychology?
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A concept of happiness focusing on meaning and self-realization. Aristotelian concept emphasizing virtue and meaningful living.
A concept of happiness focusing on meaning and self-realization. Aristotelian concept emphasizing virtue and meaningful living.
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What is the 'hedonic treadmill' concept?
What is the 'hedonic treadmill' concept?
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The tendency to return to a stable level of happiness despite changes. People adapt to positive changes, returning to baseline happiness.
The tendency to return to a stable level of happiness despite changes. People adapt to positive changes, returning to baseline happiness.
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Identify a benefit of optimism.
Identify a benefit of optimism.
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Improved physical health. Positive expectations reduce stress and boost immune function.
Improved physical health. Positive expectations reduce stress and boost immune function.
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What is 'optimism' in Positive Psychology?
What is 'optimism' in Positive Psychology?
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A general expectation that good things will happen. Seligman distinguishes between learned optimism and pessimism.
A general expectation that good things will happen. Seligman distinguishes between learned optimism and pessimism.
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Identify a positive outcome of self-compassion.
Identify a positive outcome of self-compassion.
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Increased emotional resilience. Self-kindness builds capacity to handle future setbacks.
Increased emotional resilience. Self-kindness builds capacity to handle future setbacks.
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What is 'self-compassion' in Positive Psychology?
What is 'self-compassion' in Positive Psychology?
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Being kind to oneself in instances of pain or failure. Kristin Neff's concept of treating oneself with kindness.
Being kind to oneself in instances of pain or failure. Kristin Neff's concept of treating oneself with kindness.
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Identify a characteristic of post-traumatic growth.
Identify a characteristic of post-traumatic growth.
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Enhanced personal strength. Trauma can lead to increased wisdom and life appreciation.
Enhanced personal strength. Trauma can lead to increased wisdom and life appreciation.
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What is 'savoring' in Positive Psychology?
What is 'savoring' in Positive Psychology?
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The practice of appreciating and enhancing positive experiences. Fred Bryant's research on amplifying positive experiences.
The practice of appreciating and enhancing positive experiences. Fred Bryant's research on amplifying positive experiences.
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What does the 'M' in the PERMA model stand for?
What does the 'M' in the PERMA model stand for?
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Meaning. Refers to purpose and significance in life.
Meaning. Refers to purpose and significance in life.
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Identify a benefit of optimism.
Identify a benefit of optimism.
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Improved physical health. Positive expectations reduce stress and boost immune function.
Improved physical health. Positive expectations reduce stress and boost immune function.
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Identify a way to enhance resilience.
Identify a way to enhance resilience.
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Developing strong social connections. Social support provides resources during difficult times.
Developing strong social connections. Social support provides resources during difficult times.
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What is 'mindfulness' in Positive Psychology?
What is 'mindfulness' in Positive Psychology?
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A state of active, open attention to the present. Jon Kabat-Zinn's definition emphasizes non-judgmental awareness.
A state of active, open attention to the present. Jon Kabat-Zinn's definition emphasizes non-judgmental awareness.
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What is the definition of Positive Psychology?
What is the definition of Positive Psychology?
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The study of strengths that enable individuals and communities to thrive. Focuses on human flourishing rather than just treating mental illness.
The study of strengths that enable individuals and communities to thrive. Focuses on human flourishing rather than just treating mental illness.
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Identify a benefit of altruism.
Identify a benefit of altruism.
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Increased life satisfaction. Helper's high phenomenon shows mutual benefits of giving.
Increased life satisfaction. Helper's high phenomenon shows mutual benefits of giving.
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Identify a benefit of altruism.
Identify a benefit of altruism.
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Increased life satisfaction. Helper's high phenomenon shows mutual benefits of giving.
Increased life satisfaction. Helper's high phenomenon shows mutual benefits of giving.
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What is 'subjective well-being'?
What is 'subjective well-being'?
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An individual's self-assessment of their happiness and life satisfaction. Combines emotional, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of happiness.
An individual's self-assessment of their happiness and life satisfaction. Combines emotional, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of happiness.
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Identify a component of subjective well-being.
Identify a component of subjective well-being.
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Life satisfaction. Overall judgment of one's quality of life and contentment.
Life satisfaction. Overall judgment of one's quality of life and contentment.
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What does the 'E' in the PERMA model stand for?
What does the 'E' in the PERMA model stand for?
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Engagement. Refers to deep involvement and flow experiences.
Engagement. Refers to deep involvement and flow experiences.
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What does the 'P' in the PERMA model stand for?
What does the 'P' in the PERMA model stand for?
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Positive Emotion. Includes joy, serenity, interest, hope, pride, and amusement.
Positive Emotion. Includes joy, serenity, interest, hope, pride, and amusement.
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Which psychologist is most associated with Positive Psychology?
Which psychologist is most associated with Positive Psychology?
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Martin Seligman. Founded the field and developed the PERMA model.
Martin Seligman. Founded the field and developed the PERMA model.
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What is the 'PERMA' model?
What is the 'PERMA' model?
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A model of well-being: Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Achievement. Seligman's framework for the five essential elements of flourishing.
A model of well-being: Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Achievement. Seligman's framework for the five essential elements of flourishing.
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Identify a primary focus of Positive Psychology.
Identify a primary focus of Positive Psychology.
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Enhancing well-being and happiness. Shifts focus from pathology to building positive qualities.
Enhancing well-being and happiness. Shifts focus from pathology to building positive qualities.
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