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1EXAM 2: POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGYby kmremy7 termsMay 31, 2009
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positive psychology definitions
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1the scientific study of optimal human functioning; aims to discover and promote strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive19 sets
2field of study which concentrates on good psychological traits such as contentment and joy; it also studies character traits such as wisdom, integrity and altruism13 sets
3the scientific study of optimal human functioning; aims to discover and promote strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive.7 sets
4in emerging theo psychology that focuses on positive experiences; includes subjective well-being, self-determination, the relationship between positive emotions and physical health, and the factors that allow individuals, communities, and societies to boorish7 sets
5seligman; field that studies the strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive6 sets
6the scientific study of optimal human functioning; aims to discover and promote strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive. (myers psychology 8e p. 628)6 sets
7the scientific study of optimal human functioning; aims to discover and promote conditions that enable individuals and communities to thrive5 sets
8an emerging field of psychology that focuses on positive experiences, including subjective well-being, self-determination, the relationship between positive emotions and physical health, and the factors that allow individuals, communities, and societies to flourish3 sets
9the study of happiness, optimism, human strengths, and so forth3 sets
10uses theory and research to better understand the positive, adaptive, creative, and fulfilling aspects of human excistence.2 sets
11an emerging field of psychology that focuses on positive experiences, including subjective well-being, self-determination, the relationship between positive emotions and physical health, and the factors that allow i ndividuals, communities, and societies to flourish2 sets
12discipline that has sought to emphasize human strengths2 sets
13a movement in psychology that focuses on the study of optimal human functioning and the factors that allow individuals and communities to thrive2 sets
14uses theory and research to better understand the positive, adaptive, creative, and fulfilling aspects of human existence2 sets
15research that focuses on people's positive experiences and characteristics, such as happiness, optimism and resilience.2 sets
16the study and enhancement of positive feelings, traits, and abilities.2 sets
17field focused on positive experiences, self-determination, possitive emotions and physical health, factors that allow for all to flourish2 sets
18focusing on positive emotions, character virtues such as creativity and compassion, and healthy families and neighborhoods, _________ is the scientific study of optimal human functioning. (p. 448)2 sets
19recent school of psychology that focuses on being grateful for what you have.2 sets
20the study and enhancement of positive feelings, traits, and abilities2 sets
21approach to psychology that uses theory and research to better understand the positive, adaptive, creative, and fulfilling aspects of human existence2 sets
22make normal life fulfilling and nurture the development of individuals' talents1 set
23focuses on positive experiences and emotions instead of the sicknesses of the mind.1 set
24field of psych: positive experiences; factors that allow individuals, communities, and societies to flourish1 set
25view that's psychology should pay more attention to the good life. study of subjective feelings of happiness and well-being.1 set
26focuses on positive experiences, all the factors that allow individuals, communities and societies to flourish1 set
27scientific approach to studying understanding and promoting healthy and positive psychological functioning1 set
28an emerging field of psychology that focuses on positive experiences including subjective well-being, self-determination, the relationship between positive emotions and physical health, and the factors that allow individuals, communities, and societies to flourish1 set
29view that psychology should devote more attention to the subjective feelings of happiness and well-being. the development in traits as intimacy, integrity, leadership, altruism, and wisdom; and what kinds of families, work settings, and communities encourage individuals to flourish.1 set
30study of subjective feelings of happiness and well-being.1 set
31focuses more on positive experiences that allow society to thrive1 set
32field of psychology that focuses on positive experiences, including subjective well-being, self-determination, the relationship between positive emotions and physical health, and the factors that allow individuals, communities, and societies to flourish1 set
33focuses on positive experiences; argues that people focus too much on mental illnesses and not enough on the positive aspects of psychology1 set
34study of happiness, the development of good traits, and what encourages people to succeed1 set
35approach to psychology that uses theory and research to better understand positive, adaptive, creative, and fulfilling aspects of human existance.1 set
36an emerging field in psychology that focuses on positive experiences ex. well-being self-determination physical health1 set
37the study of the subjective; the "good-life"1 set
38a field of research that focuses on people's positive experiences and characteristics, such as happiness, optimism, and resilience1 set
39field of research that focuses on people's positive experiences and characteristics, such as happiness, optimism, and resilience1 set
40emphasizes positive feelings and traits over problems1 set