Question 1

The PERMA approach represents the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   institutions that propelled positive psychology
B)   common confounding variables found in positive psychology
C)   elements that that lead to placebo effects
D)   central concepts of positive psychology

Question 2

Augustus drinks several raw eggs mixed with hot sauce because he believes it keeps him from catching the common cold each year. What is this an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   social psychology
B)   peer review process
C)   placebo effect
D)   social norms

Question 3

Which are events that can be interpreted in a variety of ways

Accepted Answer

A)   positive subjective experiences
B)   positive individual traits
C)   positive institutions
D)   positive social norms

Question 4

An alarming number of popular beliefs about psychology can actually be proven true.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which refers to what people perceive and feel about their lives and psychological health

Accepted Answer

A)   positive subjective experiences
B)   positive individual traits
C)   subjective well-being
D)   pop psychology

Question 6

The goal of therapy is to increase ______ that can make therapeutic gains permanent.

Accepted Answer

A)   happiness
B)   positivity
C)   strength
D)   energy

Question 7

What areas of overlap exist between sports psychology and positive psychology?

Accepted Answer

Sports psychology and positive psycholog...

Question 8

Pop psychology is a specific, tested way to treat complex psychological challenges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Why are game-based assessments considered an expression of positive psychology? What do they help capture?

Accepted Answer

Game-based assessments are considered an...

Question 10

What is an example of a positive subjective experience in sports psychology

Accepted Answer

A)   eliminating use of performance-enhancing drugs
B)   reducing fan expressions of prejudice
C)   creating fairness among players
D)   correcting our colleges profit from athletics

Question 11

The specific mechanisms of positive psychology that promote better health are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   in need of further research
B)   well-proven through empirical evidence
C)   well-researched areas of the field.
D)   in peril of being considered mere placebo effects.

Question 12

Among soldiers returning from battles in Iraq and Afghanistan, there has been a sharp increase in which of the following

Accepted Answer

A)   positive subjective experiences
B)   alcohol use
C)   personal resilience
D)   positive coping skills

Question 13

Describe how the peer-review process influenced perceptions about positive psychology at the beginning of the field's growth.

Accepted Answer

The peer-review process played a crucial...

Question 14

Describe one topic of positive psychology that needs further research and explain why further research is needed.

Accepted Answer

One topic of positive psychology that ne...

Question 15

An ethical institution will not allow dual relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which pillar of positive psychology refers to organizations that provide respect and opportunities

Accepted Answer

A)   positive subjective experiences
B)   positive individual traits
C)   positive institutions
D)   positive social norms

Question 17

Game-based assessments focus on what the learner has done wrong rather than what the learner has done right.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A positive psychology study is measuring subjects' levels of determination and tenacity. Which central concept of positive psychology is being measured

Accepted Answer

A)   positive emotions
B)   engagement
C)   achievement
D)   meaning and purpose

Question 19

Which pillar of positive psychology refers to a person's capacity for certain things, such as love or courage

Accepted Answer

A)   positive subjective experiences
B)   positive individual traits
C)   positive institutions
D)   positive social norms

Question 20

Which of the following is true regarding life coaches

Accepted Answer

A)   They often have extensive training.
B)   They are required to have a medical license.
C)   They comprise a controversial area of professional psychology.
D)   They are well equipped to offer advice to people who are struggling.

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