PSYC 3302 Lecture Notes - Lecture 45: Positive Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Constructionism

• School: Carleton University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 3302
• Professor: John M.Zelenski

Document Summary

What is capitalization in relationships: idea of sharing something positive/ positive news or event. What is communal strength in relationships: the extent to which we feel we have responsibility for persons needs. How can communal strength be increased: expressing gratitude, focus on one study on expression on gratitude we talked about. Two positive responses to conflict in relationships: forgiveness, humour (affiliative humor) Clinical psychology currently and historically follow illness ideology: history of hospital influence, concerned with problems, problems are categorical, internal, similar to biology, role is to diagnose and treat. These things do not exist; science does not make them so. Discussing the values underlying disorders is useful. Can still use science to study phenomena. Problems in living: interactions of a person. Assess strengths and assets: positive approach does not say how to do this, but rather says it should be done. Many positive constructs are not always beneficial; context matters. Clinical psychology ideology: disorders need to be treated.