Positive psychology (Seligman) studies

Answer: Strengths and what makes life worth living Complements traditional focus on disorders with attention to flourishing.

Csikszentmihalyi's "flow" is

Answer: Complete absorption in an activity that matches one's skills Highly enjoyable; common in skilled work, sports, art.

Posttraumatic growth refers to

Answer: Positive psychological changes after struggling with major life crisis Many trauma survivors report finding new meaning, strength, or appreciation.

AP Psychology · Topic 5.2

Positive Psychology Practice

Part of Mental and Physical Health.

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Sample 1difficulty 3/5
$Positive psychology (Seligman) studies$
- A
  $Strengths and what makes life worth living$
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- B
  $Topics chosen randomly without a clear theme$
- C
  $Only the diagnosis and treatment of disorders$
- D
  $The historical development of psychology$
Why
$Complements traditional focus on disorders with attention to flourishing.$
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Sample 2difficulty 4/5
$Csikszentmihalyi's "flow" is$
- A
  $Anxious worry when challenge exceeds skill$
- B
  $Random bursts of unfocused motivation$
- C
  $Disengaged boredom from an understimulating task$
- D
  $Complete absorption in an activity that matches one's skills$
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Why
$Highly enjoyable; common in skilled work, sports, art.$
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Sample 3difficulty 4/5
$Posttraumatic growth refers to$
- A
  $Positive psychological changes after struggling with major life crisis$
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- B
  $Memory loss surrounding the traumatic event$
- C
  $Consistently negative outcomes following trauma$
- D
  $Random mood fluctuations after a crisis$
Why
$Many trauma survivors report finding new meaning, strength, or appreciation.$
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Sample 4difficulty 4/5
$Mindfulness meditation involves$
- A
  $Visualization of future goals and rewards$
- B
  $Suppression of unwanted emotional thoughts$
- C
  $Non-judgmental awareness of present-moment experience$
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- D
  $Repetition of mantras to alter consciousness$
Why
$Effective for stress reduction, anxiety, and pain management.$
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Sample 5difficulty 4/5
$Psychological resilience is$
- A
  $An entirely inherited personality trait$
- B
  $Ability to adapt and cope effectively in the face of adversity$
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- C
  $Recovery that occurs through pure chance$
- D
  $The complete avoidance of stressful situations$
Why
$Can be developed through coping strategies and social support.$
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