Topic 5.2: Positive Psychology

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What is Positive Psychology?

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Positive Psychology is the scientific study of what makes life most worth living, focusing on positive aspects of human life, such as well-being, resilience, and positive emotions.

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What is Subjective Well-being?

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Subjective Well-being refers to how people experience the quality of their lives and includes both emotional reactions and cognitive judgments.

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What is Resilience?

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Resilience is the ability to recover quickly from difficulties and adapt well in the face of adversity, trauma, or stress.

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What are Positive Emotions?

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Positive Emotions are feelings that reflect a level of pleasurable engagement with the environment, such as joy, gratitude, and contentment, contributing to psychological health.

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What is Gratitude?

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Gratitude is a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation, which is associated with positive outcomes in psychological health and well-being.

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What are Strengths in Positive Psychology?

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Strengths are positive traits reflected in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, such as creativity, curiosity, and perseverance.

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What are the Virtues in Positive Psychology?

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Virtues in Positive Psychology are core characteristics valued by moral philosophers and religious thinkers, including Wisdom, Courage, Humanity, Justice, Temperance, and Transcendence.

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What is Post-Traumatic Growth?

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Post-Traumatic Growth is the positive psychological change experienced as a result of adversity and other challenges, leading to a higher level of functioning.