Module 5.2a - Stress: Positive Psychology

Feel-Good, Do-Good Phenomenon

The phenomenon which states happy people are more willing to help others.

Positive Psychology

The scientific study of human flourishing, and has goals of promoting strengths and values that foster well-being, resilience, and positive emotions.

Subjective Well-Being

Self-perceived happiness or satisfaction with life.

Adaptation-Level Phenomenon

Our tendency to form judgements of sounds, lights, or income relative to a neutral level defined by our prior experience.

Relative Deprivation Principle

The perception that we are worse off relative to those whom we compare ourselves with.

Broaden-and-Build Theory

The theory which states positive emotions broaden our awareness and help us build skills that improve well-being.

Positive Psychology's Values In Action Classification

AKA the VIA, 24 character strengths separated into 6 different categories of wisdom, courage, humanity, justice, temperance, and transcendence.

Positive Psychology's Three Pillars

1. Positive well-being, 2. Positive traits, 3. Positive groups, communities, and cultures.

Feelings of Satisfaction

Judgements based partly on expectations formed by our recent experiences.