Title: Test your knolwedge

Q1

Q: Positive psychology explores factors that are usually overlooked by traditional research such as
- personal values (correct)
- positive character traits (correct)
- character strengths
- internal balance
- pursuit of fulfilment (correct)

True/False Question

Q: Character strengths exist in two main categories: (1) cerebral character strengths and (2) the strengths of the brain.
A: false
If wrong: Correct answer: Character strengths exist in two main categories: (1) cerebral character strengths and ‘(2) the strengths of the heart.’

Q2

Q: Select all that apply. For Seligman, positive psychology is important because it focuses on 3 important things. These include
- emphasizing human strengths and virtues.
- acknowledging that individuals might struggle with unhappiness despite not suffering from any diagnosable psychological condition. (correct)
- targeting the three main constituents of happiness and which are (a) pleasure, (b) engagement, and (c) meaning. (correct)

True/False Question

Q: Optimists suffer from fewer physical illnesses such as coronary heart disease and hypertension, and are also reported to recover from surgery faster. Optimists also struggle less with anxiety disorder and depression, perform better at work, and are less likely to drop out of school.
A: true

Q5 Multiple Choice

Q: Select all that apply. Characteristics of ‘Defense mechanisms’ include:
- being conscious and intentional mental processes.
- helping us shield ourselves from our unpleasant thoughts and feelings, especially if they are considered morally or socially unacceptable. (correct)
- serving to protect individuals from negative feelings that come with remembering uncomfortable or traumatic situations or emotions. (correct)

Q: Select all that apply. Methods to tear down unhealthy patterns that shrink our inner light and breed unfavorable habits include
- practicing mindfulness (correct)
- healthy boundaries (correct)
- self-love (correct)
- ultivating integrity (correct)
- time management (correct)
- positive thinking (correct)
- affirmations (correct)
- life skills (correct)
- self-awareness among others. (correct)

Q: To enrich your diet, eat good, wholesome foods and regular exercise. And to enrich your spiritual body, practice meditation and connection with your significant higher power.
A: true