Question 1

The high level of pleasure that winners experience would be an example of what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Secondary psychological enhancements 
B)  Primary psychological enhancements 
C)  Flow 
D)  Mindfulness 
A)  Secondary psychological enhancements 
B)  Primary psychological enhancements 
C)  Flow 
D)  Mindfulness A

Question 2

According to Jerome Frank, what is the underlying process common to all successful psychotherapy approaches?

Accepted Answer

A)  Empathy 
B)  Efficacy 
C)  Determination 
D)  Hope 
A)  Empathy 
B)  Efficacy 
C)  Determination 
D)  Hope D

Question 3

"Thoughts or actions that are aimed at appreciating and amplifying on a positive experience" is known as what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meditation 
B)  Savoring 
C)  Flow 
D)  Mindfulness 
A)  Meditation 
B)  Savoring 
C)  Flow 
D)  Mindfulness B

Question 4

What is the biggest problem in attempting to draw conclusions about the best approaches to therapy with minority populations?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a lack of interest. 
B)  There is too little research. 
C)  The research is lacking in quality. 
D)  There are not enough minorities to study. 
A)  There is a lack of interest. 
B)  There is too little research. 
C)  The research is lacking in quality. 
D)  There are not enough minorities to study.

Question 5

Which of the following types of primary enhancement is believed to be rooted in biology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maximizing individual rewards 
B)  Avoiding work 
C)  Exercising 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Maximizing individual rewards 
B)  Avoiding work 
C)  Exercising 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

Discuss some of the ways in which secondary enhancement can improve physical and psychological health.

Accepted Answer

Secondary enhancement refers to the use

Question 7

Your authors suggest that, compared to placebo groups, people receiving treatments are about ______% better off.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  35 
C)  25 
D)  50 
A)  15 
B)  35 
C)  25 
D)  50

Question 8

"Actions intended to stop physical or psychological problems before they appear" is the definition of what term?

Accepted Answer

A)  Secondary preventions 
B)  Primary preventions 
C)  Primary enhancements 
D)  Secondary enhancements 
A)  Secondary preventions 
B)  Primary preventions 
C)  Primary enhancements 
D)  Secondary enhancements

Question 9

In Seligman's attributional retraining model what do the ABCDs stand for?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adversity, Behavior, Consequence, Dissonance. 
B)  Attitude, Beliefs, Concern, Disagreement 
C)  Adversity, Beliefs, Consequence, Dispute 
D)  Actualization, Behavior, Concern, Dispute 
A)  Adversity, Behavior, Consequence, Dissonance. 
B)  Attitude, Beliefs, Concern, Disagreement 
C)  Adversity, Beliefs, Consequence, Dispute 
D)  Actualization, Behavior, Concern, Dispute

Question 10

Your authors suggest Seligman's book on Learned Optimism as a guide for

Accepted Answer

A)  primary prevention 
B)  Secondary prevention 
C)  Primary enhancement 
D)  Secondary enhancement 
A)  primary prevention 
B)  Secondary prevention 
C)  Primary enhancement 
D)  Secondary enhancement

Question 11

What is a potential caveat about secondary enhancement?

Accepted Answer

A)  People can become almost addicted to peak experiences. 
B)  When seduced by the pleasures derived from building strengths, a person may lose a sense of balance in his or her life. 
C)  It has not been proven to help people; therefore people are unwilling to fund secondary enhancement programs. 
D)  There is difficulty convincing people that secondary enhancements are beneficial. 
A)  People can become almost addicted to peak experiences. 
B)  When seduced by the pleasures derived from building strengths, a person may lose a sense of balance in his or her life. 
C)  It has not been proven to help people; therefore people are unwilling to fund secondary enhancement programs. 
D)  There is difficulty convincing people that secondary enhancements are beneficial.

Question 12

Which of the following would be an example of secondary enhancement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Engaging in an average amount of exercise 
B)  Living life "on the edge" 
C)  Seeing something awe-inspiring 
D)  All of the above are secondary enhancements 
A)  Engaging in an average amount of exercise 
B)  Living life "on the edge" 
C)  Seeing something awe-inspiring 
D)  All of the above are secondary enhancements

Question 13

What is a common component of successful prevention programs for ethnic minorities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emphasizing the strengths of the individual 
B)  Emphasizing the support of the community 
C)  Emphasizing group differences 
D)  Emphasizing the role of the family 
A)  Emphasizing the strengths of the individual 
B)  Emphasizing the support of the community 
C)  Emphasizing group differences 
D)  Emphasizing the role of the family

Question 14

The US Department of Health and Human Services estimates that what percent of Americans die from chronic, possibly preventable diseases?

Accepted Answer

A)  50% 
B)  60% 
C)  70% 
D)  80% 
A)  50% 
B)  60% 
C)  70% 
D)  80%

Question 15

The issue of primary prevention has been discussed as it pertains to racial and ethnic minorities, children, and the elderly. Choose any two of these and discuss programs that have been developed, and the outcomes of those programs.

Accepted Answer

One program that has been developed for

Question 16

Which of the following to your authors suggest is the MOST crucial for life satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Religion and spirituality 
B)  A good standard of living 
C)  Leisure activities 
D)  Relationships 
A)  Religion and spirituality 
B)  A good standard of living 
C)  Leisure activities 
D)  Relationships

Question 17

On average, how much better off on a variety of outcomes are clients who undergo psychotherapy as opposed to those who have not received treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  75% 
B)  34% 
C)  10% 
D)  98% 
A)  75% 
B)  34% 
C)  10% 
D)  98%

Question 18

What problem is Michenbaum's self-instructional training aimed at?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-efficacy 
B)  Depression 
C)  Self-control 
D)  Anxiety 
A)  Self-efficacy 
B)  Depression 
C)  Self-control 
D)  Anxiety

Question 19

A state where awareness is restricted by focusing on a single thought or object is known as what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flow 
B)  Savoring 
C)  Concentrative meditation 
D)  Leisurely activity 
A)  Flow 
B)  Savoring 
C)  Concentrative meditation 
D)  Leisurely activity

Question 20

Which of the following is of greatest importance in determining whether therapy is effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Matching the therapeutic technique to the problem in question 
B)  The resources available to the client to facilitate change. 
C)  The level of effectiveness of the therapist 
D)  The affordability of the program 
A)  Matching the therapeutic technique to the problem in question 
B)  The resources available to the client to facilitate change. 
C)  The level of effectiveness of the therapist 
D)  The affordability of the program

The high level of pleasure that winners experience would be an example of what?

According to Jerome Frank, what is the underlying process common to all successful psychotherapy approaches?

"Thoughts or actions that are aimed at appreciating and amplifying on a positive experience" is known as what?

What is the biggest problem in attempting to draw conclusions about the best approaches to therapy with minority populations?

Which of the following types of primary enhancement is believed to be rooted in biology?

Discuss some of the ways in which secondary enhancement can improve physical and psychological health.

Your authors suggest that, compared to placebo groups, people receiving treatments are about ______% better off.

"Actions intended to stop physical or psychological problems before they appear" is the definition of what term?

In Seligman's attributional retraining model what do the ABCDs stand for?

Your authors suggest Seligman's book on Learned Optimism as a guide for

What is a potential caveat about secondary enhancement?

Which of the following would be an example of secondary enhancement?

What is a common component of successful prevention programs for ethnic minorities?

The US Department of Health and Human Services estimates that what percent of Americans die from chronic, possibly preventable diseases?

The issue of primary prevention has been discussed as it pertains to racial and ethnic minorities, children, and the elderly. Choose any two of these and discuss programs that have been developed, and the outcomes of those programs.

Which of the following to your authors suggest is the MOST crucial for life satisfaction?

On average, how much better off on a variety of outcomes are clients who undergo psychotherapy as opposed to those who have not received treatment?

What problem is Michenbaum's self-instructional training aimed at?

A state where awareness is restricted by focusing on a single thought or object is known as what?

Which of the following is of greatest importance in determining whether therapy is effective?

Welcome to Positive Psychology

Eastern and Western Perspectives on Positive Psychology: How Me We Us Might Bridge the Gap

Classifications and Measures of Strengths and Positive Outcomes

The Role of Culture Developing Strengths and Living Well

Living Well at Every Stage of Life

The Principles of Pleasure: Understanding Positive Affect, Positive Emotions, Happiness and Well-Being

Making the Most of Emotional Experiences: Emotion-Focused Coping, Emotional Intelligence, Socioemotional Selectivity, and Emotional Storytelling

Seeing Our Futures Through Self-Efficacy, Optimism, and Hope

Wisdom and Courage: Characteristics of the Wise and the Brave

Mindfulness, Flow, and Spirituality: in Search of Optimal Experiences

Empathy and Egotism: Portals to Altruism, Gratitude, and Forgiveness

Attachment, Love, and Flourishing Relationships

Balanced Conceptualizations of Mental Health and Behavior

Positive Schooling and Good Work: the Psychology of Gainful Employment and the Education That Gets Us There

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Exam 14: Preventing the Bad and Promoting the Good

The high level of pleasure that winners experience would be an example of what?

According to Jerome Frank, what is the underlying process common to all successful psychotherapy approaches?

"Thoughts or actions that are aimed at appreciating and amplifying on a positive experience" is known as what?

What is the biggest problem in attempting to draw conclusions about the best approaches to therapy with minority populations?

Which of the following types of primary enhancement is believed to be rooted in biology?

Discuss some of the ways in which secondary enhancement can improve physical and psychological health.

Your authors suggest that, compared to placebo groups, people receiving treatments are about ______% better off.

"Actions intended to stop physical or psychological problems before they appear" is the definition of what term?

In Seligman's attributional retraining model what do the ABCDs stand for?

Your authors suggest Seligman's book on Learned Optimism as a guide for

What is a potential caveat about secondary enhancement?

Which of the following would be an example of secondary enhancement?

What is a common component of successful prevention programs for ethnic minorities?

The US Department of Health and Human Services estimates that what percent of Americans die from chronic, possibly preventable diseases?

The issue of primary prevention has been discussed as it pertains to racial and ethnic minorities, children, and the elderly. Choose any two of these and discuss programs that have been developed, and the outcomes of those programs.

Which of the following to your authors suggest is the MOST crucial for life satisfaction?

On average, how much better off on a variety of outcomes are clients who undergo psychotherapy as opposed to those who have not received treatment?

What problem is Michenbaum's self-instructional training aimed at?

A state where awareness is restricted by focusing on a single thought or object is known as what?

Which of the following is of greatest importance in determining whether therapy is effective?

Welcome to Positive Psychology

Eastern and Western Perspectives on Positive Psychology: How Me We Us Might Bridge the Gap

Classifications and Measures of Strengths and Positive Outcomes

The Role of Culture Developing Strengths and Living Well

Living Well at Every Stage of Life

The Principles of Pleasure: Understanding Positive Affect, Positive Emotions, Happiness and Well-Being

Making the Most of Emotional Experiences: Emotion-Focused Coping, Emotional Intelligence, Socioemotional Selectivity, and Emotional Storytelling

Seeing Our Futures Through Self-Efficacy, Optimism, and Hope

Wisdom and Courage: Characteristics of the Wise and the Brave

Mindfulness, Flow, and Spirituality: in Search of Optimal Experiences

Empathy and Egotism: Portals to Altruism, Gratitude, and Forgiveness

Attachment, Love, and Flourishing Relationships

Balanced Conceptualizations of Mental Health and Behavior

Positive Schooling and Good Work: the Psychology of Gainful Employment and the Education That Gets Us There

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