Positive approach - Assumption 2: Authenticity of goodness and excellence Flashcards
what does positive psychology critique traditional psychology for
- it’s too focused on negative aspects (e.g. stress/depression)
- It’s too focused on fixing you rather than celebrating what’s right
–> it’s important that we research people that are ‘ok’ as well
–> qualities of goodness and excellence are just as worthy of our attention
what is the example from psychology
Seligman’s (2002) theory of signature strengths
what did the example from psychology suggest
we have inherent traits such as kindness, generosity, and humour that should be encouraged to nurture and develop them in order to improve our well being
explain the VIA (Values in action)
- global study by Peterson and Seligman and 55 other scientists that took 3 years.
- they created a classification of positive character traits which is known as the VIA
- It outlines 24 character strengths
what was the point of the VIA
if we focus on building these characteristics we can achieve more happiness
what are the different virtues that each set belongs to in the VIA
- Wisdom
- Humanity
- Courage
- Temperance
- Transcendence
- Justice
what strengths are in the wisdom set
- creativity
- curiosity
- Judgment
- perspective
- Love of Learning
what strengths are in the humanity set
- social intelligence
- kindness
- love
what strengths are in the courage set
- Bravery
- perseverance
- zest
- honesty
what strengths are in the Temperance set
- forgiveness
- self-regulations
- humility
- prudence
what strengths are in the Transcendence
- gratitude
- spirituality
- appreciation of beauty
- hope
- humour
what strengths are in the justice set
- fairness
- teamwork
- leadership
