Chapter 10 (Study Group) - The Role of Connectedness and Positive Psychology Flashcards
Which statement is correct regarding positive psychology?
a. it is an effective treatment for both anxiety and depression
b. it focuses on amplifying happiness through positive affect and individual strengths and virtues
c. it minimises and dismisses misery as being too ‘negative’
d. it is based on the idea that how we think (cognition), how we feel (emotion) and how we act (behaviour) all interact together
e. A, B and D are correct
B (BR manual p. 319-320).
a is incorrect – it is not a treatment in itself for mental illness. c is incorrect – it does not seek to minimise misery. d is a description of CBT
Which of the following is incorrect?
A. Eudaimonia is associated with the following gene regulation: proinflammatory genes are downregulated with antibody synthesis genes are upregulated
B. Hedonia is associated with the opposite pattern to that described in a
C. Eudaimonia comes from the thought that humans are born empty
D. Eudaimonia is the perspective that happiness comes from inherent meaning and purpose, and human nature works to discover that meaning, finding what nourishes and what dampens it in order to live life in a a full and deeply satisfying manner
C correct answer p320-321
Improvement in mood can occur upon ingesting which of the following?
a. When omnivores were placed on a vegetarian diet
b. Linseed
c. Probiotics
d. Turmeric
e. Walnuts
A. A C and E
B. A B and C
C. A B C and E
D. All of the above
D p320
Which of these is not a recommended practical technique for maintaining emotional wellbeing?
A. Practising acts of kindness
B. Finding ones signature strengths
C. Connecting with friends on Instagram
D. Doing activities that feel meaningful
C recommends interacting F2F avoid relying on social media
Which of these is NOT one of the pillars of positive psychology?
A. Meaning
B. Relationships
C. Positive attitude
D. Engagement
C Positive emotion
