Positive Psychology Flashcards
What is Positive Psychology?
Branch of psychology that focuses on what makes life meaningful.
“ The Pursuit of Happiness)
Who are the two important psychologists in Positive Psychology?
Martin Seligman- 3 Happys’
Mihaly Csikzentmihalyi - Flow
Characteristics of the Pleasant Life?
➡️Many pleasures
➡️Skills that are learnt are used to amplify happiness
CONS
➡️ Finding pleasures to satisfy happiness becomes habitual.
Characteristics of The GOOD Life
➡️The key to happiness found in this life is through Flow, where there is intense concentration on one’s creative abilities.
➡️ Strengths are identified and incorporated into one’s work & interpersonal relationships.
Characteristics of the Meaningful Life
➡️Strengths are identified and used to serve others
➡️ One gains a sense of fulfilment
What’s the difference between a Full Life and Happy Life?
Difference between a full life and empty life is that a life filled with pleasures is not fulfilling whereas life filled with more meaning and engagement brings one more satisfaction
- Martin Seligman
What are the 3 Goals of Positive Psychology?
➡️Psychology should be focused on both strengths and weaknesses
➡️Psychology should build the best things in life in addition to treating the worst.
➡️Psychology should fulfill the lives of normal people in addition to healing pathological issues and nurturing high talent.
What is flow?
It’s a state of consciousness in which people gain satisfaction/ happiness through the pursuit their creative abilities.
What techniques can you use to create more flow in your life?
Incorporating challenges that can be tackled with one’s skill set and
creative abilities.
A balance between a challenging task vs one’s skill level.
According to the video on positive psychology, how can one create more happiness?
➡️Mindfulness
➡️Expressing Gratitude
➡️Identitying and using strengths
Why are narratives important in Psychology?
Increases mental resilience
Increases awareness of one’s life
How did you feel about writing your own positive narrative?
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