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Positive Psychology & Strengths-Based Coaching Flashcards

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  1. According to Martin Seligman's PERMA model, which of the following is NOT one of the five elements of well-being?

    Answer: Resilience

    PERMA stands for Positive emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment — resilience is not one of the five elements.

  2. The VIA (Values in Action) Classification, developed by Peterson and Seligman, identifies how many universal character strengths?

    Answer: 24

    The VIA Classification identifies 24 universal character strengths organized under six broad virtues considered universal across cultures.

  3. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's concept of 'flow' is best described as:

    Answer: A state of optimal experience where challenge matches skill level

    Flow is Csikszentmihalyi's concept of complete immersion in an activity where the challenge level optimally matches one's skill, producing effortless engagement.

  4. Barbara Fredrickson's broaden-and-build theory suggests that positive emotions primarily:

    Answer: Broaden awareness and build lasting personal resources

    Fredrickson's theory proposes that positive emotions widen thought-action repertoires and build lasting physical, intellectual, social, and psychological resources.

  5. In Martin Seligman's concept of learned optimism, which explanatory style is associated with greater well-being?

    Answer: External, unstable, specific attributions for negative events

    Optimists attribute negative events to external, temporary, and situation-specific causes, which protects well-being and promotes resilience.

  6. Carol Dweck's growth mindset theory holds that individuals with a growth mindset believe:

    Answer: Abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work

    According to Dweck, individuals with a growth mindset believe that abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort, learning, and persistence.

  7. Appreciative Inquiry (AI) in coaching is primarily based on:

    Answer: Focusing on what is working well and building on existing strengths

    Appreciative Inquiry focuses on discovering and amplifying what is already working, using positive questions to envision and build on existing strengths rather than fixing problems.