positive psychology

Question 1

what is positive psychology?

Answer 1

the study of what makes life worth living

Question 2

whats the first main feature of european philosophy?

Answer 2

hedonism - john Locke (1632- 1704)
Happiness is found in pleasure and sensation
Sum of all the sensory pleasures & absences of pain

Question 3

second main feature of european philosophy?

Answer 3

Utilitarianism (after the Enlightenment period)
 Happiness is found in your actions that bring about the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people.

Question 4

what are the key differences between the western and eastern mindset?

Answer 4

Western mind set
 happiness is more about freedom and achievement and self-gratification.
Eastern mind set:
 More oriented more towards happiness as relational or to be found in connection, community, or duty

Question 5

what are the four aspects of te whare tapa wha?

Answer 5

family health, physical health, mental health and spiritual health

Question 6

what general focus in psychology needs to be improved in order to be more positive

Answer 6

psychology tends to aim to bring people back to neutral, rather than figuring out how to be happy.

Question 7

what does perma stand for?

Answer 7

positive emotions
engagement
relationships
meaning
accomplishment

Question 8

what determines happiness?

Answer 8

genetics - 50%, external circumstances 10%, actions and thoughts 40%