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Which of the following is a key factor in psychological well-being?

Social connections

Explanation

Strong social connections contribute significantly to psychological well-being.

What is the primary focus of positive psychology?

Enhancing well-being and happiness

Explanation

Positive psychology aims to improve well-being and promote happiness.

What is the primary goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?

Changing negative thought patterns and behaviors

Explanation

CBT aims to change negative thought patterns and behaviors.

In the context of positive psychology, what does the term 'gratitude' refer to?

A positive emotion involving appreciation for what one has

Explanation

Gratitude is a positive emotion involving appreciation for one's blessings.

What is the primary focus of the 'Seligman's PERMA model' in positive psychology?

Promoting well-being and happiness

Explanation

Seligman's PERMA model focuses on promoting well-being and happiness.

What is the concept of 'self-actualization' in psychology?

Reaching one's full potential

Explanation

Self-actualization refers to achieving one's highest potential and fulfillment.

Which psychological theory emphasizes the importance of fulfilling basic needs before addressing higher-level needs?

Maslow's hierarchy of needs

Explanation

Maslow's hierarchy posits that basic needs must be met before higher-level needs.

According to Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, what is the main conflict in the stage of 'Identity vs. Role Confusion'?

Identity vs. Role Confusion

Explanation

Identity vs. Role Confusion is the main conflict in Erikson's stage.

What term is used to describe the cognitive dissonance that occurs when a person's attitudes or beliefs are inconsistent with their actions?

Dissonance reduction

Explanation

Dissonance reduction is the process of resolving conflicting attitudes and beliefs.

#10

According to the concept of 'flow' in positive psychology, when do individuals experience optimal happiness and performance?

When engaging in activities that match their skills

Explanation

Flow occurs when individuals engage in activities matching their skills, leading to optimal happiness and performance.

#11

Which personality trait is associated with being organized, responsible, and goal-oriented?

Conscientiousness

Explanation

Conscientiousness involves being organized, responsible, and goal-oriented.

#12

What is the term for the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, or significant stress?

Resilience

Explanation

Resilience is the ability to adapt positively to adversity and stress.

#13

In the context of self-development, what does 'SMART' stand for when setting goals?

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

Explanation

SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

#14

Which psychological concept refers to the tendency to attribute other people's behavior to internal factors, while attributing one's own behavior to external factors?

Fundamental attribution error

Explanation

The fundamental attribution error involves attributing others' actions internally while attributing one's own actions externally.

#15

In the context of emotional intelligence, what does the term 'empathy' refer to?

Understanding and sharing the feelings of others

Explanation

Empathy involves understanding and sharing others' emotions.

#16

In the context of self-development, what does the term 'growth mindset' refer to?

Embracing challenges and seeing failures as opportunities to learn

Explanation

A growth mindset involves embracing challenges and viewing failures as opportunities for learning.

#17

What is the term for the psychological discomfort that arises when a person's behavior conflicts with their beliefs or values?

Cognitive dissonance

Explanation

Cognitive dissonance refers to the discomfort from behavior conflicting with beliefs or values.

Psychological Well-being and Self-Development Quiz

Which of the following is a key factor in psychological well-being?

What is the primary focus of positive psychology?

What is the primary goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?

In the context of positive psychology, what does the term 'gratitude' refer to?

What is the primary focus of the 'Seligman's PERMA model' in positive psychology?

What is the concept of 'self-actualization' in psychology?

Which psychological theory emphasizes the importance of fulfilling basic needs before addressing higher-level needs?

According to Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, what is the main conflict in the stage of 'Identity vs. Role Confusion'?

What term is used to describe the cognitive dissonance that occurs when a person's attitudes or beliefs are inconsistent with their actions?

According to the concept of 'flow' in positive psychology, when do individuals experience optimal happiness and performance?

Which personality trait is associated with being organized, responsible, and goal-oriented?

What is the term for the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, or significant stress?

In the context of self-development, what does 'SMART' stand for when setting goals?

Which psychological concept refers to the tendency to attribute other people's behavior to internal factors, while attributing one's own behavior to external factors?

In the context of emotional intelligence, what does the term 'empathy' refer to?

In the context of self-development, what does the term 'growth mindset' refer to?

What is the term for the psychological discomfort that arises when a person's behavior conflicts with their beliefs or values?

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