Positive Approach Flashcards
What are the assumptions of the positive approach
Acknowledgement of free will
Authenticity of goodness and excellence
Focus on the good life
What is acknowledgement of free will
Humans have the power to control how they react to a situation
They have the power to develop signature strengths
Happiness is accessible to all
The disease model removes responsibility from individuals
What is the disease model
Suggests that our behaviour is controlled by factors outside of our control
What is a psychological example of acknowledgement of free will
Mindfulness
Individuals encouraged to be more aware of their emotions
What is authenticity of goodness and excellence
Too focused on negative impacts of personality, rather than focusing on what is right
Important to support individuals who are ‘ok’ and wish to develop own well being
Focus on positive traits and self improvement
What is a psychological example of authenticity of goodness and excellence?
Seligman signature strengths 24
Eg curiosity, fairness and honesty
Encouraged to nurture them
What is focus on the good life?
Contains 3 dimensions
The pleasant life
The good life
The meaningful life
What is the pleasant life?
Activities that make us feel good
Eg eating favourite food
What is the good life?
Activities that help us reach a state of flow
Focus on strengths, work towards goals
What is the meaningful life?
State of fulfilment when using strengths for a deeper purpose
What is a psychological example of focus on the good life
Reach flow
Fully engaged in an activity
