Positive psychology Flashcards
What are the three domains of happiness? (x3)
- pleasure
- engagement
- meaning
What is positive psychology?
The scientific study of
- positive experiences
- positive individual traits
- institutions that facilitate their development
Positive psychology is the study of:
Strengths, well-being, optimal functioning
Positive psychology was first introduced by…
Martin Seligman
Positive and negative emotions are believed to… (x3)
- be Separate, Independent factors,
- be mediated by different neural substrates
- serve distinct evolutionary functions
The pleasant life is concerned with…(x2)
- Positive emotion about the past, present and future
- a life that minimises pain and negative emotions whilst maximising positive emotions
The engaged life is concerned with…
Using ones strengths, interests and talents to achieve flow
Flow refers to
Total engagement
The meaningful life is concerned with…
The attachment to, and the service of something larger than oneself
In the Lyubomirsky et al (2005) “count your blessings” study, which group of participants were found to be more happy?
The participants who counted their blessings once per week.
In the six week kindness study (lyubomirsky, 2005) which participants were more happy?
The participants who performed 5 acts if kindness all in one day
Seligman et al’s web-based interventions involved…
- 3 good things exercise
- gratitude visit
- introducing self through real-life story about their highest character strength
