Positive Assumptions

Question 1

(1) WHat does the positive approach believe humans are in charge of?

Answer 1

Their own emotions and free will

Question 2

(1) How can a good life be experienced?

Answer 2

If we use our strengths and virtues to enhance our lives

Question 3

(1) How do we get happiness?

Answer 3

Recognising our own strengths and working on developing these

Question 4

(2) What is the main idea of assumption 2?

Answer 4

Feelings of happiness and goodness are as natural as feelings of anxiety and stress, therefore both need equal attention

Question 5

(3) What is the pleasant life?

Answer 5

Pursuing positive emotions

Question 6

(3) What is the good life?

Answer 6

Pursuing activities that positively absorb and engage us

Question 7

(3) What is the meaningful life?

Answer 7

A deep sense of fulfi by living for a purpose much greater than oneself

Question 8

(3) How do we achieve a good life?

Answer 8

Develop our strengths and virtues as these are the natural routes to gratification and help us function in the face of adversity

Question 9

(3) What elements is the good life a combination of?

Answer 9

Positive connections to others
Positive individual traits
Life regulation qualities