Positive Psychology WHAT ARE THE GSOL OF PP
9/3/2021 The aim of PP is to begin to catalyze a
change in the focus of Psy from
Positive psychology is the study of conditions
preoccupation only with repairing the
and processes that contribute to the flourishing
worst things in life to also building
or optimal functioning of people.
qualities.
Roots of humanistic psychology (50’s) Aims for the optimal balance between
- Focuses on what is good in positive and negative thinking , PP is a
person, the potential of the supplement to negative psy, not to
person. substitute.
Holistic approach to human existence
CRITISMS/CHALLENGES OF PP
Finding meaning, values, Freedom,
personal responsibility human potential Accept that there is a negatie past.
E,g. Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers, Don’t be ashamed of the past.
Rollo May
MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT WEAKNESS
Reaction to behaviorism and
psychoanalysis Fixing what is wrong automatically
-Behaviorism- something that is leads well being
observable and measurable ( a behavior Positive affect and negative affect are
can be shaped). not on the same continuum
-Functionalism- different parts of the Getting rid of anger, fear and
brain and how it functions to determine depression will not automatically cause
the emotions of the brain love , joy and peace.
The absence of mental illness does not
Problem; lack of rigorous methology imply the presence of mental health
Success in self help area not universities (vise versa)
HOW WAS POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY Effective coping reflected by
INVENTED? reducing of negative states
Martin Seligman It is not the absence of stress that is
- Had an epiphany with 5yr old related to successful weight
daughter in the garden few maintenance, but rather the ability to
months later of being elected effectively deal with stress.
president of the American Weakness focuss can help to
Psychological Association. prevent problems
THE POSOTIVE PSYCHOLOGY When it comes to prevention, the
MOVEMENT question is not how can we treat people
- In January 200, seligmen and with problem x effectively? but how can
Csikszentmihaly claimed that problem x be prevented from
psy was not producing enough occurring?
knowledge of what makes life Why do people suffer from problems vs.
worth living why do people flourish despite difficult
- Sig also said that there is circumstances.
imbalance of psychology.
CRITICAL NOTES munificence
magnificence
Ignore weakness is not helping to
even temper
promote well being
temper
PP is an additional to the field not
replacement . INTELLECTUAL VIRTUE
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responsibility to provide quality
education
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Western: Judeo- Christianity
IDENTIFYING STRENGTH
virtues
Eastern and western perspectives on
Chasticy , temperance.\, charity,
Positive psychology.
diligence, kindness, patience, humanity
Western concept: values and experiences
- Linear
Eastern Confucianism
- Physical
- Individualistic Don’t do onto others what you don’t want them
- Independence to do.
- Competition
Eastern : Taoism
Happiness is tyheir pursuit
Virtues: humanity,
Goal directed
Eastern: Buddha
Build on strength of hope
Virtues:
Eastern concept: more on spiritually and
Seeking the good of others
consultation. ( Philippines are more on here)
Suffering as part of being
- fluid
- spiritual Nirvana ( free form any desire)
- collectives
- interdependence Love , joy comassion and humanity
- cooperation Eastern: Hinduism
balance is their pursuit To live life fully and correctly in order to achieve
cylical afterlife without the need for reincarnation.
yinyang ----- these are the factors of one of these theory
built on strength of endurance.
Western> ATHENIAN VIEWS
moderation
generosity
POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY THEORY
- psychology focuses on to know
the negative side of the mind
and find ways to cure it and
understanding
- most importantly psychology
looks for a way on curing it.
(Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental
disorders fifth edition DSM-5 is the bible/
dictionary of the psychology)
Before WWll
- undertsnd and cure the metal
illness
- improve the lives and
productivity of individuals.
- Identify and nurture high talent
People with positive emotions have a better
quality of life.
PERMA MODEL OF WELL BEING
Productive emotion.
Engagement
Relationship
Meaning
Accomplishment
