Question 1

Who has proposed a model for evaluating psychological disorders and addresses each of the 24 VIA strengths?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chris Peterson 
B)  Adam Peterson 
C)  Fredrickson 
D)  Branigan 
A)  Chris Peterson 
B)  Adam Peterson 
C)  Fredrickson 
D)  Branigan A

Question 2

The primary difference between positive psychology approaches and other therapy approaches is that positive psychology focuses on

Accepted Answer

A)  restructuring negative thoughts. 
B)  evidence-based approaches to treatment. 
C)  building character strengths. 
D)  changing maladaptive behaviors. 
A)  restructuring negative thoughts. 
B)  evidence-based approaches to treatment. 
C)  building character strengths. 
D)  changing maladaptive behaviors. C

Question 3

Clients with symptoms of ___________ appear to benefit most from PPT exercises.

Accepted Answer

depression

Question 4

__________________ is a state of being thankful for recognized positives in one's life.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________________ is a state of being thankful...

Question 5

Which of the following emotional strengths does NOT involve the "exercise of will to accomplish goals in the face of external or internal opposition"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Persistence 
B)  Vitality 
C)  Bravery 
D)  Perspective 
A)  Persistence 
B)  Vitality 
C)  Bravery 
D)  Perspective

Question 6

Csikszentmihalyi coined the term flow to refer to

Accepted Answer

A)  the interrelationship of therapist-client working on character strengths. 
B)  a psychological state brought about by intense concentration. 
C)  one's ability to savor an experience by focusing on the five senses. 
D)  beliefs in a stream that naturally occur unconsciously. 
A)  the interrelationship of therapist-client working on character strengths. 
B)  a psychological state brought about by intense concentration. 
C)  one's ability to savor an experience by focusing on the five senses. 
D)  beliefs in a stream that naturally occur unconsciously.

Question 7

Which of the following from the PERMA model requires the active use of strengths and close monitoring of situational fluctuations to make timely changes in behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Accomplishment 
B)  Meaning 
C)  Relationships 
D)  Positive emotions 
A)  Accomplishment 
B)  Meaning 
C)  Relationships 
D)  Positive emotions

Question 8

The Values in Action Inventory of Strengths is administered online to clients in positive psychotherapy to identify

Accepted Answer

A)  signature strengths. 
B)  interpersonal support systems. 
C)  actions reflecting strengths. 
D)  character building experiences. 
A)  signature strengths. 
B)  interpersonal support systems. 
C)  actions reflecting strengths. 
D)  character building experiences.

Question 9

In treating patients with narcissistic personality disorder with positive psychotherapy, therapists must be mindful of the fact that

Accepted Answer

A)  the client may try to usurp the therapist's authority and shift the focus. 
B)  issues related to low self-esteem will be the client's preferred focus. 
C)  focusing on virtues may make the client more anxious. 
D)  identification of character strengths may exaggerate the client's inflated self-view. 
A)  the client may try to usurp the therapist's authority and shift the focus. 
B)  issues related to low self-esteem will be the client's preferred focus. 
C)  focusing on virtues may make the client more anxious. 
D)  identification of character strengths may exaggerate the client's inflated self-view.

Question 10

Which of the following virtues describes an individual's strengths that underlie healthy community life?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transcendence 
B)  Wisdom 
C)  Temperance 
D)  Justice 
A)  Transcendence 
B)  Wisdom 
C)  Temperance 
D)  Justice

Question 11

In contrast to traditional psychotherapy, which has focused on client's troubles, positive psychology focuses on a client's _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In contrast to traditional psychotherapy, which has...

Question 12

Chris Peterson argues that if psychology as usual uses a lens of abnormality to view normality, "then why not use the lens of normality or even super normality to view abnormality"? Explain what does it mean. How is it applicable to mental disorders? Choose three disorders, and describe them according to Chris Peterson's model.

Accepted Answer

Chris Peterson's argument suggests that

Question 13

Martin Seligman states that the treatment of psychological disorders has hit a _____% barrier, with placebo accounting for _____% to ____% of this response rate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Martin Seligman states that the treatment of...

Question 14

The 24 character strengths in the VIA classification are subsumed under six broader categories called

Accepted Answer

A)  gratitude 
B)  abilities 
C)  talents 
D)  virtues 
A)  gratitude 
B)  abilities 
C)  talents 
D)  virtues

Question 15

To date, positive psychotherapy tends to show the most benefit for clients presenting with

Accepted Answer

A)  anxiety disorders. 
B)  psychotic disorders. 
C)  depressive disorders. 
D)  personality disorders. 
A)  anxiety disorders. 
B)  psychotic disorders. 
C)  depressive disorders. 
D)  personality disorders.

Question 16

Positive psychotherapy is largely based on two major theories: character strengths as active therapeutic ingredients and Seligman's PERMA conceptualization of well-being. Describe the five components of the PERMA.

Accepted Answer

The five components of the PERMA model,

Question 17

In the treatment of many psychological disorders, including depression, evidence-based therapies and pharmacotherapy both hit a ceiling at about

Accepted Answer

A)  95%. 
B)  65%. 
C)  45%. 
D)  25%. 
A)  95%. 
B)  65%. 
C)  45%. 
D)  25%.

Question 18

_________ is the psychological state brought about by intense concentration.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ is the psychological state brought about...

Question 19

Severe outbursts of temper come under which disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder 
B)  Generalized anxiety disorder 
C)  Separation anxiety disorder 
D)  Panic disorder 
A)  Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder 
B)  Generalized anxiety disorder 
C)  Separation anxiety disorder 
D)  Panic disorder

Question 20

Describe the 14-session positive psychotherapy approach. What techniques are utilized? How is progress assessed?

Accepted Answer

Positive psychotherapy (PPT) is a therap

Who has proposed a model for evaluating psychological disorders and addresses each of the 24 VIA strengths?

The primary difference between positive psychology approaches and other therapy approaches is that positive psychology focuses on

Clients with symptoms of ___________ appear to benefit most from PPT exercises.

__________________ is a state of being thankful for recognized positives in one's life.

Which of the following emotional strengths does NOT involve the "exercise of will to accomplish goals in the face of external or internal opposition"?

Csikszentmihalyi coined the term flow to refer to

Which of the following from the PERMA model requires the active use of strengths and close monitoring of situational fluctuations to make timely changes in behavior?

The Values in Action Inventory of Strengths is administered online to clients in positive psychotherapy to identify

In treating patients with narcissistic personality disorder with positive psychotherapy, therapists must be mindful of the fact that

Which of the following virtues describes an individual's strengths that underlie healthy community life?

In contrast to traditional psychotherapy, which has focused on client's troubles, positive psychology focuses on a client's _____________.

Martin Seligman states that the treatment of psychological disorders has hit a ___% barrier, with placebo accounting for _% to __% of this response rate.

The 24 character strengths in the VIA classification are subsumed under six broader categories called

To date, positive psychotherapy tends to show the most benefit for clients presenting with

Positive psychotherapy is largely based on two major theories: character strengths as active therapeutic ingredients and Seligman's PERMA conceptualization of well-being. Describe the five components of the PERMA.

In the treatment of many psychological disorders, including depression, evidence-based therapies and pharmacotherapy both hit a ceiling at about

_________ is the psychological state brought about by intense concentration.

Severe outbursts of temper come under which disorder?

Describe the 14-session positive psychotherapy approach. What techniques are utilized? How is progress assessed?

Introduction to 21st Century Psychotherapies Frank Dumont

Psychoanalytic Psychotherapies Jeremy D Safran, Alexander Kriss and Victoria Foley

Adlerian Psychotherapy Michael P Maniacci, and Laurie Sackett-Maniacci

Client-Centered Therapy Nathaniel J Raskin, Carl R Rogers and Marjorie C Witty

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Albert Ellis and Debbie Joffe Ellis

Behavior Therapy Martin M Antony

Cognitive Therapy Aaron T Beck and Marjorie E Weishaar

Existential Psychotherapy Irvin D Yalom and Ruthellen Josselson

Gestalt Therapy Gary Yontef and Lynne Jacobs

Interpersonal Psychotherapy Helen Verdeli and Myrna M Weissman

Family Therapy Irene Goldenberg and Mark Stanton

Meditation and Psychotherapy Roger Walsh

Integrative Psychotherapies John C Norcross and Larry E Beutler

Multicultural Theories of Psychotherapy Lillian Comas-Diaz

Contemporary Challenges and Controversies Kenneth S Pope and Danny Wedding

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Exam 13: Positive Psychotherapy Tayyab Rashid and Martin Seligman

Who has proposed a model for evaluating psychological disorders and addresses each of the 24 VIA strengths?

The primary difference between positive psychology approaches and other therapy approaches is that positive psychology focuses on

Clients with symptoms of ___________ appear to benefit most from PPT exercises.

__________________ is a state of being thankful for recognized positives in one's life.

Which of the following emotional strengths does NOT involve the "exercise of will to accomplish goals in the face of external or internal opposition"?

Csikszentmihalyi coined the term flow to refer to

Which of the following from the PERMA model requires the active use of strengths and close monitoring of situational fluctuations to make timely changes in behavior?

The Values in Action Inventory of Strengths is administered online to clients in positive psychotherapy to identify

In treating patients with narcissistic personality disorder with positive psychotherapy, therapists must be mindful of the fact that

Which of the following virtues describes an individual's strengths that underlie healthy community life?

In contrast to traditional psychotherapy, which has focused on client's troubles, positive psychology focuses on a client's _____________.

Martin Seligman states that the treatment of psychological disorders has hit a _____% barrier, with placebo accounting for _____% to ____% of this response rate.

The 24 character strengths in the VIA classification are subsumed under six broader categories called

To date, positive psychotherapy tends to show the most benefit for clients presenting with

Positive psychotherapy is largely based on two major theories: character strengths as active therapeutic ingredients and Seligman's PERMA conceptualization of well-being. Describe the five components of the PERMA.

In the treatment of many psychological disorders, including depression, evidence-based therapies and pharmacotherapy both hit a ceiling at about

_________ is the psychological state brought about by intense concentration.

Severe outbursts of temper come under which disorder?

Describe the 14-session positive psychotherapy approach. What techniques are utilized? How is progress assessed?

Introduction to 21st Century Psychotherapies Frank Dumont

Psychoanalytic Psychotherapies Jeremy D Safran, Alexander Kriss and Victoria Foley

Adlerian Psychotherapy Michael P Maniacci, and Laurie Sackett-Maniacci

Client-Centered Therapy Nathaniel J Raskin, Carl R Rogers and Marjorie C Witty

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Albert Ellis and Debbie Joffe Ellis

Behavior Therapy Martin M Antony

Cognitive Therapy Aaron T Beck and Marjorie E Weishaar

Existential Psychotherapy Irvin D Yalom and Ruthellen Josselson

Gestalt Therapy Gary Yontef and Lynne Jacobs

Interpersonal Psychotherapy Helen Verdeli and Myrna M Weissman

Family Therapy Irene Goldenberg and Mark Stanton

Meditation and Psychotherapy Roger Walsh

Integrative Psychotherapies John C Norcross and Larry E Beutler

Multicultural Theories of Psychotherapy Lillian Comas-Diaz

Contemporary Challenges and Controversies Kenneth S Pope and Danny Wedding

Glossary

Filters

Martin Seligman states that the treatment of psychological disorders has hit a ___% barrier, with placebo accounting for _% to __% of this response rate.