1.5.6 Compare & Contrast Positive Flashcards
Is the positive approach biological or psychological?
Psychological
What is the key assumption of the positive approach?
The positive approach focuses on the positive aspects of human nature and how they can be nurtured
What research methods are used in the positive approach?
Literature reviews
Correlation
Observation
Self report
Give an example of a literature review in the positive approach?
Myers and diener who is happy research
Give an example of correlation in the positive approach?
Happiness and age
What is a real life application of the positive approach?
Mindfulness
PCC
What is mindfulness?
Therapy that works by paying attention in a particular way on purpose in the present moment and non judgementally
Creates conditions for contentment
What is pcc?
Positive psychology curriculum
Encourages mindfulness in schools e.g through mediation assemblies, helping pupils manage stress well and be happier and more motivated
Is the positive approach nature, nurture or interactionist?
Interactionist
How is the approach interactionist?
Happiness not the result of good genes
Happiness is the result of working on strengths (nurture)
Happiness can be affected by nationality (nature)
Is the positive approach scientific or non scientific?
Non scientific
How is the positive approach non scientific?
Correlations - unable to establish cause and effect relationship
Self reports are non scientific
Is the approach reductionist or holistic?
Holistic
How is the approach holistic?
Looks at everything in an individual’s life to give a complete explanation of behaviour and happiness
Is the positive approach free will or deterministic?
Free will
