Positive Psychology

Question 1

Subjective well-being (SWB)

Answer 1

refers to people’s emotional and cognitive evaluations of their lives.

Question 2

SWB has three components:

Answer 2

• Positive Affect (PA) – Frequency of positive emotions.
• Negative Affect (NA) – Frequency of negative emotions.
• Life Satisfaction – A cognitive judgment about life as a whole.

Question 3

Bottom-up vs. top-down theories of SWB:

Answer 3

• Bottom-Up Theories: SWB arises from satisfaction in life domains (job, relationships, etc.).
• Top-Down Theories: Personality sets a general tone that shapes experiences and satisfaction.

Question 4

Set-Point Theory (SPT):

Answer 4

SWB is largely determined by personality, particularly extraversion and neuroticism.

Question 5

Personality and SWB - Strongest links:

Answer 5

• Extraversion → Positive Affect on SWB
• Neuroticism → Negative Affect on SWB

Question 6

What 5 traits are correlated with SWB

Answer 6

• Conscientiousness
• Agreeableness
• Openness
• Optimism
• Self-esteem