posit Flashcards
Who defined positive psychology as?
the study of psychological health … the study of the good man, of the secure and of
the confident, of the democratic character, of the happy man, of the serene, the calm,
the peaceful, the compassionate, the generous, the kind, of the creator, of the saint, of
the hero, of the strong man, of the genius, and of other good specimens of humanity.
Maslow
Who defined positive psychology as?
The field of positive psychology at the subjective level is about valued subjective
experiences: Wellbeing, contentment, and satisfaction (in the past); hope and
optimism (for the future); and flow and happiness (in the present). At the individual
level, it is about positive individual traits: the capacity for love and vocation, courage,
interpersonal skill, aesthetic sensibility, perseverance, forgiveness, originality, future
mindedness, spirituality, high talent, and wisdom
Seligman and Csikszentmihalyi
who defined positive psychology as?
“the study of the conditions and processes that contribute to the flourishing or optimal
functioning of people, groups, and institutions”
, Gable and Haidt
who defined positive psychology as?
“the science and practice of improving wellbeing”
Lomas, Hefferon, and Ivtzan
Who said this?
Mental health is not the absence of illness
Seligman
___and _____ explored
ideas around the “good life”, paying particular attention to the concepts of
happiness, hedonia and eudaimonia, and the importance of virtues for good life
Aristotle and Epicurus
contributed to positive psychology by promoting self-examination and the pursuit of wisdom as essential for living a virtuous and fulfilling life. He believed that true happiness comes from understanding oneself and living according to moral virtues, ideas that align with positive psychology’s focus on personal growth and well-being.
Socrates
____ consists of six capacities that
are seen as facilitators of optimal wellbeing:
_____ A sense of purpose, direction and meaning in life which often
emerges from setting and pursuing valued goals;
_____ Having the capacity to make decisions and take action in
accordance with our own convictions. It necessitates being self-determined
and responsible for our actions;
___A desire and capacity to realise our potential through
authentic self-expression and seeking new experiences;
_____The ability to choose, create or manage the varied
environments in which we live. It involves the ability to control both
internal and external factors;
_____The capacity to connect with others, develop
relationships, care for others, express empathy and affection, and
experience love and intimacy;
______ Knowing, liking and ultimately accepting ourselves,
including our weaknesses and dark sides.
Ryff’s model of Psychological Wellbeing
Life purpose:
Autonomy:
Personal growth:
Environmental mastery:
Positive relationships:
Self-acceptance:
Seligman revised the Authentic Happiness Model and proposed an
expanded model – ____
was developed by Martin Seligman to explain well-being.
_____- Experiencing joy, gratitude, hope, and other positive emotions regularly enhances well-being. It reflects our capacity to feel good in the present moment.
_____ - refers to deep involvement in activities that absorb us fully. This state, often referred to as ‘flow,’ occurs when we are highly focused on a task that challenges us but is achievable.
_____ - Positive and supportive relationships with others contribute significantly to well-being. Social connection provides emotional sustenance and contributes to our happiness.
_____- Having a sense of purpose and finding meaning in life fosters long-term satisfaction. It’s about contributing to something greater than oneself, often through work, community involvement, or spirituality.
______- is about achieving goals and striving for success. It provides a sense of pride and fulfillment, contributing to overall well-being.
PERMA MODEL
Positive Emotion
Engagement
Relationships
Meaning
Accomplishment
This theory claims that people have an innate drive to grow, express their interests
and talents and realise their potential. The desire to self-actualise is often
manifested through the pursuit of valued, self-congruent goals.
____Feelings of effectiveness and confidence in our ongoing
interactions with our environment, and having opportunities to express our
capacities;
____ Being able to follow our true interests and values, and having
choice and control over our actions;
____Feeling connected and caring for others, having a sense of
belonging to a family or other groups or institutions.
Self-Determination Theory
Competence:
Autonomy:
Relatedness:
- is defined as the pursuit of pleasure.
Hedonia
- indicates functioning well, which can be
interpreted as performing well, or doing what is right or worthy
Eudaimonia
____ is defined as “patterns of positive adaptation in the context of past and present
adversity”
transpires when protective factors outweigh risks
Some scholars described it as a collection of capacities, traits or
resources that enables people to respond to stressors in productive ways.
Resilience
_____ is described as the experience of positive change that a person may
experience as a result of the struggle with a major life crisis
Posttraumatic growth
____is defined as an intense experiential engagement, in the present moment, with an
activity which can be physical or mental.
Attention is fully invested in performing the activity,
and the person performs at his or her highest capacity
Flow
