Strengths and Positive Psychology Quiz

Test your knowledge on the 'father of positive psychology', PERMA model, flow, resilience, and more in this quiz on Positive Psychology.

#1

Which psychologist is often referred to as the 'father of positive psychology'?

Sigmund Freud
Carl Rogers
Abraham Maslow
Martin Seligman
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#2

Positive psychology focuses on which aspect of human experience?

Identifying mental disorders
Studying negative emotions
Promoting happiness and well-being
Exploring existential questions
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#3

Which theory emphasizes the importance of character strengths and virtues in promoting well-being?

Trait theory
Psychoanalytic theory
Humanistic theory
Positive psychology theory
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#4

What is the concept of 'flow' in positive psychology?

A state of complete happiness
A state of optimal engagement and focus
A state of mindfulness
A state of physical well-being
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#5

Which of the following is NOT considered a core principle of positive psychology?

Focus on strengths
Promotion of positive emotions
Elimination of negative emotions
Cultivation of meaning and purpose
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#6

What does the acronym 'PERMA' stand for in positive psychology?

Personal, Emotional, Relational, Motivational, Aspirational
Positive, Engaged, Resilient, Mindful, Accomplished
Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment
Pleasure, Engagement, Relationships, Mastery, Achievement
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#7

Who coined the term 'flow' in the context of positive psychology?

Abraham Maslow
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Martin Seligman
Carol Dweck
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#8

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of practicing gratitude?

Improved relationships
Decreased stress levels
Increased feelings of resentment
Enhanced mental well-being
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#9

According to positive psychology, what does the PERMA model represent?

The stages of grief
The components of well-being
The dimensions of personality
The factors influencing motivation
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#10

What is the primary focus of positive psychotherapy?

Exploring past traumas
Understanding unconscious desires
Cultivating strengths and virtues
Treating severe mental illnesses
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#11

Which researcher is associated with the broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions?

Barbara Fredrickson
Daniel Kahneman
Edward Diener
Aaron Antonovsky
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#12

Who developed the concept of 'learned optimism'?

Abraham Maslow
Martin Seligman
Carl Rogers
Erik Erikson
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#13

What is the primary goal of positive organizational psychology?

To eliminate job stress
To increase employee turnover
To enhance workplace well-being and performance
To promote hierarchical structures
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#14

Which of the following is a characteristic of resilience?

Avoidance of challenges
Rigid thinking patterns
Quick recovery from setbacks
Lack of adaptability
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