positive approach assumptions

Question 1

who developed the positive approach

Answer 1

seligman in 1990s

Question 2

what is the PERMA model

Answer 2

a scientific theory of happiness

Question 3

what does PERMA stand for

Answer 3

P- positive
E- engagement
R-relationships
M-meaning
A-accomplishment

Question 4

what is the first assumption of the positive approach and what does it mean

Answer 4

acknowledgement of free will
humans are in charge of their own emotions and behaviour and are able to change these

Question 5

what do positive psychologists say believe about the acknowledgement of free will

Answer 5

believe that the way we behave is because we have the ability to grow and respond actively to events around us

Question 6

acknowledgement of free will
what did the study conducted by diener and seligman 2002 involve and what did they find

Answer 6

explored ties that students had to their family and friends, measured by the amount of time they invested into these relationships
found that the students who had the strongest ties to friends and family were happier and there was a negative correlation between levels of happiness and depression

Question 7

what is the second assumption of the positive approach

Answer 7

the authenticity of goodness and excellence

Question 8

what does the assumption of goodness and excellence state

Answer 8

that human goodness and excellence are as authentic as disorders and distress and therefore deserve equal attention from mental health practitioners
the feelings of happiness and goodness are as natural as feelings of stress and anxiety

Question 9

what does seligman believe about our strengths

Answer 9

we have innate behaviours which he refers to as ‘signature strengths’, these are character strengths which are essential to who we are

Question 10

what is the values in action classification of strengths

Answer 10

system which explores your virtues and strengths

Question 11

what is a virtue and what is a strengths in the sense of the values in action classification of strengths

Answer 11

virtue is a trait or characteristic deemed to be morally excellent
strength is a personality trait which may be used to achieve these virtues

Question 12

what are the six virtues in the values in action classification of strengths

Answer 12

wisdom
courage
humanity
justice
temperance
transcendence

Question 13

what do all six of these virtues mean

Answer 13

wisdom - use of knowledge
courage - will to accomplish goals in face of internal or external conflict
humanity - interpersonal strength
justice - civic strengths
temperance - strengths that protect us against excesses
transcendence- strengths that connect us to the larger universe

Question 14

what are two character strengths within the virtue wisdom

Answer 14

curiosity and interest in the world
love and learning

Question 15

what are two character strengths within the virtue of courage

Answer 15

valour, bravery and courage
integrity, honesty , authenticity and genuineness

Question 16

what are two character strengths of the virtue humanity

Answer 16

kindness and generosity
capacity to love and to be loved

Question 17

what are two character strengths of the virtue justice

Answer 17

leadership
fairness, equity and justice

Question 18

what are two character strengths of the virtue temperance

Answer 18

self control and self regulation
modesty and humility

Question 19

what are two character strengths of the virtue transcendence

Answer 19

gratitude
playfulness and humour

Question 20

what does seligmans 2001 research argue

Answer 20

that if each person has a set of core strengths that they apply and incorporate into everyday life , that this person will experience authentic happiness

Question 21

list four of these core strengths mentioned by seligman

Answer 21

excitement about using your strength
feelings of joy, zest, enthusiasm when using your strength
rapid learning when your strength is used

Question 22

what is the third assumption of the positive approach

Answer 22

focus on the ‘good life’

Question 23

what are the 3 desirable lives that seligman believe

Answer 23

the pleasant life
the good life
the meaningful life

Question 24

what is the pleasant life

Answer 24

happiness comes from pursuing positive emotions and daily satisfaction

Question 25

what is the good life

Answer 25

happiness comes from pursuing activities that positively absorb and engage us, we develop strengths that help us when we face difficult times

Question 26

what is the meaningful life

Answer 26

happiness comes from a deep sense of fulfilment by living for a purpose

Question 27

what does the positive approach believe our behaviour is influenced

Answer 27

by our focus on the good life

Question 28

what 3 elements did seligman define as a combination of the good life

Answer 28

positive connection to others
positive individual traits
life regulation qualities

Question 29

what does positive connection to others mean

Answer 29

include the ability to love, forgive, develop spiritual connections, happiness, life satisfaction

Question 30

what does positive individual traits mean

Answer 30

qualities such as integrity, morality and ability to be creative and have virtues such as bravery, courage and humility

Question 31

what does life regulation qualities mean

Answer 31

qualities that allow us to regulate our everyday behaviour in a way to accomplish our goals
this can include having self control and independence