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    Positive Psychology

    A quiz related to the introductory concepts of positive psychology.

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    What is positive psychology?

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    Who is known as the Father of Positive Psychology?

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    The typical value system of the Eastern tradition rely on these three values:

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    "A class of phenomena characterized by patterns of positive adaptation in the context of significant adversity or risk" is the definition of which term:

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    One's genetics influence approximately __% of our positive emotions, and __% of negative emotions, while approximately __% of our overall emotions cannot be explained by our biological makeup:

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    How does the concept of flow differentiate from pleasure?

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    What are the 4 different traditions of love?

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    The concept of mindfulness is a non-judgmental practice of flexibility in the mind, with an openness to the present moment, often paired with Eastern practices of meditation.

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    In the eyes of positive psychology, positive and negative prevention and ___________ can prevent the bad and enhance the good.

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    Recognizing and valuing the receiving of a positive outcome with the help of someone else, while simultaneously recognizing that the behaviour was costly to the other person is known as: