Psychotherapy B 11

Question 1

Positive psychology

Answer 1

the scientific study of human flourishing, and an applied approach to optimal functioning. It has also beendefinedas the study of the strengths and virtues that enable individuals, communities, and organisations to thrive

Question 2

Traditional psychology

Answer 2

Reactive; focus on the abnormal and help people in distress

Question 3

Positive psychology

Answer 3

proactive; focus on removing risk and developing resilience and strengths in everyone in the community

Question 4

What should be central to effective psychotherapy

Answer 4

the patient, not psychology and not the therapist