WK 2 - Exploring Positive Psychology

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What is the name of the professor who champions positive psychology?
Martin Seligman
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What did Seligman call Psychologists and Psychiatrists when criticising the disease model?
Victimologists
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According to Seligman, what type of "happy" life is concerned with "having as many pleasures as you can & learning skills to amplify them"?
Pleasant life
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According to Seligman, what type of "happy" life is concerned with "identifying signature strengths & recrafting life to use them as much as you can"?
Good life
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According to Seligman, what type of "happy life" is concerned with "knowing your highest strengths & use them in the service of something larger than you"?
Meaningful life
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What is the disease model of psychology?
Focusing on what's wrong with people to cure mental illness
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Donald has identifed a child with high levels of talent when playing football in his class. According to positive psychology, what would be the aim for Donald?
Nurture the child's talent
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What is hedonic well-being?
Based on idea that increased pleasure & decreased pain leads to happiness
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What is eudaimonic well-being?
Based on idea that people feel happy if they experience life purpose, challenges & growth
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