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Positive psychology
the study of human strengths and virtues which uses scientific principles to understand and improve human well-being
Well-being
a person's overall sense of happiness and satisfaction with their life, including how they feel and function in their personal and social lives
Resilience
the ability to adapt to challenging experiences, especially through behavioral, emotional, and mental flexibility as well as the ability to maintain well-being while facing adversity
Positive emotions
pleasant or desirable responses that range from interest and contentment to love and joy (indicating overall well-being and enhancing future growth and success)
Gratitude
a feeling of happiness and thankfulness in response to a gift, benefit, or fortunate happenstance
Positive subjective experiences
valued perceptions, emotions, and thoughts that are unique to each person such as gratitude, happiness, flow, contentment, and satisfaction
Subjective well-being
a person's evaluation of their overall happiness and life satisfaction
Signature strengths (virtues)
personality traits that are central to an individual and which produce positive outcomes for themselves and others
Positive objective experiences
observable aspects of well-being (e.g., happiness)
Happiness
a mental state of well-being characterized by positive feelings such as joy, contentment, fulfillment, and life satisfaction
Categories of virtues
the six classes of virtues (wisdom,
courage, humanity, justice, temperance, and transcendence) that are made up of 24 character strengths
Posttraumatic growth
the positive psychological change that some individuals experience after a life crisis or traumatic event
