Positive institutions

Question 1

Name the positive virtues and character strengths.

Answer 1

1. courage
2. wisdom and knowledge
3. humanity
4. justice: teamwork, leadership, fairness.
5. temperance
6. transcendence: appreciation of beauty & excellence, hope, humour, gratitude, spirituality.

Question 2

Name the facets of the job demands-resources model.

Answer 2

Job demands, job resources, well-being, positive outcomes, negative outcomes and burn-out.

Question 3

What are the outcomes of strengths-use support?

Answer 3

Better performance, more innovation and more helpful behaviour.

Question 4

Which factors are involved in the changing definition of health?

Answer 4

Bodily functioning, psychological functioning, meaningfulness, quality of life, participation, daily functioning.

Question 5

What causes physical and psychological exhaustion among students (in NL)?

Answer 5

1. time-pressure.
2. disturbed life-study balance.
3. constant pressure to perform.

Question 6

How do positive emotions and moods influence student well-being and learning?

Answer 6

1. broader attention
2. increase creative thinking
3. enhancing quality of thinking
4. divergent thinking
5. curiosity and exploration
6. creative and integrative approaches

Question 7

Explain the Penn Resiliency Program.

Answer 7

1. increase ability to handle day-to-day stressors.
2. promote optimism by teaching realism and flexibility.
3. teach coping and problem-solving skills.

• reduction/prevention of depression and anxiety.
• reduction hopelessness.
• poss. reduction behavioural problems.