PSYCH 3BA3 Chapter 3: LectureNotesPSYCH3BA3Winter2012
25 Nov 2012
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One of the oldest topics but also the newest field of psychology. Positive psychology is essentially how to live a good life. Complementary to abnormal psychology and the psychology of personality. Individuals significantly above the mean in positive qualities (emotions, traits and cognitions) and/or below the mean in negative emotions, traits and cognitions: low in anxiety, low in depressive symptoms, etc. Individuals pleased with the emotions, traits and cognitions if they feel good about their thoughts and behaviours. Individuals with emotions, traits and cognitions that make it easier for them to succeed in life and work. Individuals with emotions, traits and cognitions that are valued by their culture or society. Positive psychology is about valued subjective experiences (how you feel about it): well-being, contentment, and satisfaction (in the past); hope and optimism (for the future); and flow (similar to peak experiences) and happiness (in the present).
