Positive Debate

Question 1

Education

Answer 1

FOR:
Seligman - Positive Psychology Curriculums help bad student behaviour + help focus, also help teacher cope better

-He found reduced depression

*Acknowledged needs to be trailed in more socio-economic background

AGAINST:
Programmes usually small scale + pilot studies not taken further

Need to drop other subjects to fit in positive programme - worse education?

*Worse education negative multiplier

Question 2

Lifestyle Advice

Answer 2

FOR:
actionforhappiness.org - Projects use positive psychology in life advice e.g. meditation

Helps experience flow = happier

*More flow= Better work, multiplier effect

AGAINST:
Can’t establish whether this advice makes impact e.g. wealthy people may be more attracted, but happier due to money not advice

*Cause more frustration if people look up to happy people using programme if doesn’t work for them

Question 3

Sleep

Answer 3

FOR:
49 middle aged men = improved sleep after practicing mindfulness an hour before bed

*More productive in society

AGAINST:
Only works if you believe it works = Won’t work for those with low motivation

*Shouldn’t rule out as may have to be consistent to see results