Deck 17: Positive Psychology Approach

Question 1

Positive mental health involves

A)emotional well-being.
B)psychological well-being.
C)social well-being.
D)all of the above

Answer 1

all of the above

Question 2

Hedonic well-being as also referred to as

A)subjective well-being.
B)high positive affect.
C)low negative affect.
D)mental health.

Answer 2

subjective well-being.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

A)Optimal psychological functioning involves personal growth, purpose in life and self-realisation.
B)One can be functioning well even when dealing with stressful challenges in life.
C)Eudaimonic well-being can protect individuals from developing mental and physical illness.
D)all of the above

Answer 3

all of the above

Question 4

According to the textbook, the loss of mental health is associated with

A)physical illness
B)criminal behaviour
C)the development of mental illness
D)a decrease in life expectancy

Question 5

According to the textbook, what has been described as 'a branch of medicine focused on diagnosing and treating mental illness'?

A)psychofortology
B)clinical psychology
C)fortigenesis
D)psychiatry

Question 6

Martin Seligman believed that

A)World War II increased incidences of mental illness.
B)psychopathology should be the principal focus of psychology.
C)psychology was focusing too much on psychopathology.
D)psychology should deal only with negative emotions.

Question 7

Psychofortology is defined as

A)the science of psychological strengths.
B)the study of anxiety disorders.
C)the study of positive emotions.
D)the promotion of well-being.

Question 8

The concept of hedonism began in

A)Ancient Egypt.
B)the Roman Empire.
C)Ancient Greece.
D)North America.

Question 9

The concept of 'healthy mindedness' was first used by William James in

A)1920.
B)1890.
C)1945.
D)1902.

Question 10

Hedonic well-being is also described as

A)subjective well-being.
B)mental health.
C)euphoria.
D)healthy-mindedness.

Question 11

Positive psychology focuses on

A)the causes of psychological disorders.
B)the effects of mood disorders.
C)the factors that lead to well-being and optimal functioning.
D)the impact of emotional suffering.

Question 12

Lindiwe has completed the 'Satisfaction with Life Scale' and her results suggest that she is dissatisfied with her life.Her score must have been

A)between 30 and 35.
B)between 5 and 9.
C)between 25and 29.
D)between 10 and 14.

Question 13

The term 'positive psychology' was introduced by

A)Jung.
B)Maslow.
C)Freud.
D)Seligman.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a personal strength according to Peterson and Seligman?

A)bravery
B)kindness
C)modesty
D)pessimism

Question 15

Eudaimonic well-being refers to

A)optimal psychological functioning.
B)high positive affect.
C)optimal physical health
D)subjective well-being

Question 16

In 1948, WHO defined 'health' as

A)the absence of illness and disease.
B)the absence of mental disorders and illness.
C)a state of mind.
D)a state of physical, mental and social well-being.

Question 17

Peterson and Seligman identified psychological strengths as

A)16 strengths grouped into 8 virtues
B)24 strengths grouped into 8 virtues
C)24 strengths grouped into 6 virtues
D)12 strengths grouped into 6 virtues

Question 18

The scope of positive psychology includes

A)only positive experiences and emotions.
B)only negative experiences and emotions.
C)both of the above
D)neither of the above

Question 19

According to epidemiological studies, the percentage of South Africans who can be described as flourishing is

A)20%.
B)50%.
C)7%.
D)70%.

Question 20

Zak has been described as 'flourishing' by the dual continua model of mental health.This means he

A)is feeling suicidal.
B)has high levels of well-being.
C)has poor physical health.
D)is mentally unhealthy.

Question 21

'Gratitude' can be defined as

A)being thankful for the good things in one's life.
B)treating all people fairly.
C)forgiving people who have done wrong.
D)making careful choices.

Question 22

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A)Psychological strengths can protect people from developing mental illness.
B)Psychological strengths allow people to perform well.
C)Hope plays no role in well-being.
D)Higher levels of gratitude have been linked to lower levels of depression.

Question 23

How can PPIs be effective in treating mental disorders?

A)They can reduce feelings of negativity.
B)They can lead to better interpersonal relationships.
C)They can help people deal more effectively with stressful situations.
D)all of the above

Question 24

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A)Strong social support has been linked to reduced risk of mental disorders.
B)Positive relationships can increase the risk of illness such as cardiovascular disease.
C)Positive relationships are an indicator of eudaimonic well-being.
D)Close interpersonal relationships are important to our well-being.

Question 25

Ruan is writing a letter to his grandmother, who has been looking after him since his parents died when he was five years old.He wants to thank her for everything she has done for him.Ruan is

A)visualising his future.
B)identifying his personal strengths.
C)increasing his positive emotions.
D)practising gratitude.

Question 26

Refiloe has been asked to identify episodes of well-being in her daily life.According to the textbook, she is beginning a course of

A)cognitive-behavioural therapy.
B)positive psychotherapy
C)well-being therapy.
D)interpersonal psychotherapy.

Question 27

Research on women with major depression or dysthymia showed that PPI was as effective as

A)meditation.
B)hypnotism
C)cognitive-behavioural therapy.
D)electro-convulsive therapy.

Question 28

Negative emotions include all of the following EXCEPT

A)fear.
B)sadness.
C)joy.
D)anger.

Question 29

Which of the following is a type of positive psychology intervention (PPI)?

A)engaging in acts of kindness
B)increasing positive emotions
C)working with personal strengths
D)all of the above

Question 30

According to the textbook, PPIs differ from traditional psychological approaches in what way?

A)PPIs focus on the future by building skills and developing emotions.
B)PPIs are more cost-effective.
C)PPIs can only be used on people with anxiety.
D)PPIs must be implemented by psychiatrists.