Positive Psych

Question 1

What did Abraham Maslow create?

Answer 1

Maslows hierarchy of needs

Question 2

What are the five levels (in order) or ma slows hierarchy of needs

Answer 2

Physiological, safety, love & belonging, esteem, self actualisation

Question 3

Define happiness

Answer 3

Happiness is a sense of well being and satisfaction in ones life

Question 4

What are the three major factors that determine happiness

Answer 4

Set point of happiness
Circumstances
Voluntary activities

Question 5

How much (%) does our ‘set point’ of happiness contribute to our happiness? What is it?

Answer 5

50%

Set point of happiness is genetically determined at birth. We cannot change our set point of happiness.

Question 6

How much do circumstances contribute to our happiness (%) and what is it (examples)

Answer 6

10%
Circumstances are external life factors out of our control such as
where we live/were born
Age
Gender
Culture
Lifestyle features (eg jobs, wealth, religion, health)

Question 7

How much does voluntary activities contribute to our happiness and what is it

Answer 7

40%

Voluntary activities are intentional things we choose to do

Question 8

What are the three types of voluntary activities

Answer 8

Behavioural activities - to act or do something eg sports
Cognitive activities - what we do within our minds eg being optimistic
Volitional activities - involve working towards a personal goal

Question 9

What happens in our brain when we’re amused

Answer 9

Our brain releases the hormone dopamine (known as the pleasure hormone) which stimulates the brain, particularly the frontal lobe

Question 10

Who developed the “eight steps to happiness”

Answer 10

Professor lyubomirsky

Question 11

What are the eight steps to happiness (list)

Answer 11

Count your blessings
Practice acts of kindness
Savour life's joys
Thank a mentor
Learn to forgive
Invest time and energy in family and friends 
Take care of your body
Develop strategies for coping with stress and hardships

Question 12

What is the mindfulness approach?

Answer 12

Always being in a state of mindfulness, which is a focus on living in the moment and savouring life’s joys

Question 13

Define optimist

Answer 13

An optimist is someone who sees every situation in a positive light. They believe things will work out and that there is always another opportunity

Question 14

Define pessimist

Answer 14

A person who sees every situation in a negative light. They believe the worst will always happen

Question 15

What is pro social behaviour

Answer 15

Any behaviour intended to help or benefit another person, group or society. It is intentional

Question 16

Who and when was psychology as a science

Answer 16

American psychological association (APA) in 2000

Question 17

What is the reciprocity norm

Answer 17

The reciprocity norm is based on the reciprocity principal, an unwritten rule that we should give what we receive or expect to receive

Question 18

What is the social responsibility norm

Answer 18

The social responsibility norm states that we should help those who need help because it is our responsibility or duty do so

Question 19

Defund empathy

Answer 19

Empathy is the ability to identify with and understand another persons feelings or difficulties

Question 20

Define altruism

Answer 20

Altruism is behaviour or actions that are completely selfless. There is no conscious thoughts for ones own benefit.