1.5.1 Authenticity Of Goodness And Excellence (Ps) Flashcards
What did Seligman feel a major obstacle in psychological research was?
The belief that trait or states such as happiness are less authentic than negative traits and states
Give examples of negative states:
Anxiety and stress
What does authentic mean?
Real
What does happiness being less authentic mean?
It isn’t seen as real or valuable and as a result is seen as a less important area of study
What does Seligman say about feelings of happiness and goodness?
Just as natural and authentic as feelings of anxiety and stress
According to Seligman what do psychologists need to do?
Give positive states of mind equal attention as negative states of mind
What do signature strengths allow us to do?
Develop goodness and excellence to experience a happier life
What are the 6 signature strengths?
- wisdom and knowledge
- courage
- humanity and love
- justice
- temperance (self control)
- transcendence (spirituality)
What can this assumption be used to explain?
Relationship formation
How do relationships help develop signature strengths?
Entering into and maintaining relationships allow individuals develop and nurture signature strengths
What signature strengths will the parent child relationship help develop?
Wisdom and knowledge
Humanity and love
Temperance
