BrainMass Quizzes Positive Psychology A quiz related to the introductory concepts of positive psychology. 1 What is positive psychology? The study of Western psychological theory which explores positive thinking. The study of Western psychological theory which explores positive thinking The active scientific study of discovering why psychologically healthy individuals have managed to avoid psychologically unhealthy behaviour and cognitions The active scientific study of discovering why psychologically healthy individuals have managed to avoid psychologically unhealthy behaviour and cognitions 2 Who is known as the Father of Positive Psychology? Kennon M. Sheldon Martin Seligman Mihal Csikszentmihalyi (Cheek-sent-me-high) Abraham Maslow 3 The typical value system of the Eastern tradition rely on these three values: Wisdom, Independence, and Cooperation Collectivist, Cooperation, and Morality Morality, Wisdom and Interdependence Interdependence, Collectivist and Cooperation 4 "A class of phenomena characterized by patterns of positive adaptation in the context of significant adversity or risk" is the definition of which term: Resilience Thriving Flourishing Ruminative 5 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: 55%; 45%; 30% 40%; 55%; 50% 50%; 30%; 45% 30%; 55%; 40% 6 How does the concept of flow differentiate from pleasure? Flow is expressed via constant positive feelings, whereas pleasure comes and goes Flow actually has nothing to do with pleasure Flow is another word for self-actualization, and pleasure comes with achieving self-actualization When an individual experiences flow, they feel nothing; pleasure, on the other hand, is composed of raw emotion that an individual can detect in the moment 7 What are the 4 different traditions of love? Eros, Philia, Nomos, Agape Agape, Passio, Mania, Eros Passio, Mania, Philia Eros Nomos, Eros, Passio, Philia 8 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. True False Partially true, but typically not associated with the Eastern practices of meditation Mostly false, except for its association with the Eastern practices of meditation 9 In the eyes of positive psychology, positive and negative prevention and ___________ can prevent the bad and enhance the good. Encouragement Enhancement Effectiveness Affectiveness 10 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: Subjective well-being Thankfulness Gratitude Altruism Submit Quiz