PS 250
Positive Psychology
3.0 Credits
Midterm Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
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, Multiple Choice Questions (10 Questions)
1. Question:
Seligman's PERMA model of well-being includes which of the
following five key elements?
- a. Purpose, Engagement, Resilience, Mindfulness, and
Achievement
- b. Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and
Accomplishment
- c. Pleasure, Energy, Self-Esteem, Autonomy, and Social
Support
- d. Optimism, Grit, Empathy, Creativity, and Vitality
ANS:
b. Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and
Accomplishment
Rationale:
Seligman's PERMA model identifies these five elements as
essential contributors to well-being, providing a comprehensive
framework for understanding positive human functioning.
2. Question:
The Broaden-and-Build Theory, proposed by Fredrickson,
suggests that positive emotions primarily help individuals to:
- a. Reduce symptoms of depression through sleep regulation
- b. Narrow their focus to avoid distractions
- c. Broaden their thought–action repertoire and build enduring
personal resources
- d. Increase the production of stress hormones
ANS:
c. Broaden their thought–action repertoire and build enduring
personal resources
Rationale:
Fredrickson’s theory posits that positive emotions widen an
individual’s momentary thought–action options, promoting creativity
and resilience, and leading to the development of lasting personal
resources.
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, 3. Question:
Which research design is most effective in studying the long-term
impact of positive psychology interventions on life satisfaction?
- a. Cross-sectional study
- b. Case study
- c. Longitudinal study
- d. Experimental lab study
ANS:
c. Longitudinal study
Rationale:
Longitudinal studies track individuals over extended periods,
allowing researchers to observe changes in well-being and lasting
effects of positive psychology interventions.
4. Question:
In the context of positive psychology, “post-traumatic growth”
refers to:
- a. The diminution of emotional responses following trauma
- b. The negative impact of trauma on personality development
- c. Positive psychological changes that result from struggling
with highly challenging circumstances
- d. A return to a pre-trauma emotional state
ANS:
c. Positive psychological changes that result from struggling with
highly challenging circumstances
Rationale:
Post-traumatic growth describes the phenomenon where
individuals experience significant personal growth, including
improved relationships and a renewed sense of meaning, following
adversity.
5. Question:
Which intervention is specifically designed to cultivate gratitude
and has been associated with improved overall well-being?
- a. Mindfulness meditation
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Positive Psychology
3.0 Credits
Midterm Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
©2025
, Multiple Choice Questions (10 Questions)
1. Question:
Seligman's PERMA model of well-being includes which of the
following five key elements?
- a. Purpose, Engagement, Resilience, Mindfulness, and
Achievement
- b. Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and
Accomplishment
- c. Pleasure, Energy, Self-Esteem, Autonomy, and Social
Support
- d. Optimism, Grit, Empathy, Creativity, and Vitality
ANS:
b. Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and
Accomplishment
Rationale:
Seligman's PERMA model identifies these five elements as
essential contributors to well-being, providing a comprehensive
framework for understanding positive human functioning.
2. Question:
The Broaden-and-Build Theory, proposed by Fredrickson,
suggests that positive emotions primarily help individuals to:
- a. Reduce symptoms of depression through sleep regulation
- b. Narrow their focus to avoid distractions
- c. Broaden their thought–action repertoire and build enduring
personal resources
- d. Increase the production of stress hormones
ANS:
c. Broaden their thought–action repertoire and build enduring
personal resources
Rationale:
Fredrickson’s theory posits that positive emotions widen an
individual’s momentary thought–action options, promoting creativity
and resilience, and leading to the development of lasting personal
resources.
©2025
, 3. Question:
Which research design is most effective in studying the long-term
impact of positive psychology interventions on life satisfaction?
- a. Cross-sectional study
- b. Case study
- c. Longitudinal study
- d. Experimental lab study
ANS:
c. Longitudinal study
Rationale:
Longitudinal studies track individuals over extended periods,
allowing researchers to observe changes in well-being and lasting
effects of positive psychology interventions.
4. Question:
In the context of positive psychology, “post-traumatic growth”
refers to:
- a. The diminution of emotional responses following trauma
- b. The negative impact of trauma on personality development
- c. Positive psychological changes that result from struggling
with highly challenging circumstances
- d. A return to a pre-trauma emotional state
ANS:
c. Positive psychological changes that result from struggling with
highly challenging circumstances
Rationale:
Post-traumatic growth describes the phenomenon where
individuals experience significant personal growth, including
improved relationships and a renewed sense of meaning, following
adversity.
5. Question:
Which intervention is specifically designed to cultivate gratitude
and has been associated with improved overall well-being?
- a. Mindfulness meditation
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