Positive psychology
Questions 1
(a) With the worldwide threat of coronavirus, discuss any ONE concept of research finding in “Gratitude” (Lecture 6) that may help you face this issue. Illustrate with an example.
Answer
Gratitude is not just a way of reducing stress but performs a significant function in overcoming trauma. Reciprocity concept of research is all about the exchange of positive emotions when someone performs an act in favour of gratitude towards someone else. This act, therefore, results in the motivation of an individual giving fantastic feedback in favour of someone else. For example, during the time of quarantine, Goldman’s couples felt so much appreciated for daily matters such as toilet paper and fresh air.
Question
(b) With the worldwide threat of coronavirus, gratitude mainly promotes which one of the dimensions of “social well-being” (Lecture10)? Justify your ideas with an example.
Answer
Subjective well-being dimension is promoted by gratitude in the sense that the experiences enclosed in personal well-being considered to be the main concepts of positive psychology since they make life to be rewarding. For example, the World Health Organization found out that to avoid difficulties between the comparison of persons, found that negative feelings among people reduced and an increase in positive effect.
Question 2
(a) With the new online learning mode, discuss any ONE concept or research findings in “spirituality” (Lecture 8) OR “Hope” (Lecture 9) that may help you study effectively. Illustrate with an example.
Answer
Gratitude is, however, admiration of any grant received from someone while hope inclines an estimated future. According to various studies, recognition found to be a predictor of expectation and happiness. For example, gratitude theory inspired by Robert found that gratitude is all about givers, receivers, and recipient attitude towards each other.
Question
(b) Refer to the “Cross-Cultural meaning on well-being” (Lecture 11), suggest one potential difference on “spirituality” OR “Hope” between students high on individualism and students high on collectivism under this online learning mode. Explain with an example.
Answer
The cultures of collectivism teach the entire group and give them a chance to learn from each other, whereas societies are practising individualism teach by focusing on a single individual. For example, to get hope, there should be instrumental support and emotional support, such as encouragement.
Question 3
(a) Among “forgiveness” (Lecture 7), “Flow” (Tutorial 5), and “Mindfulness” (Tutorial 9), which ONE of these three topics is the most challenging to you? Elaborate with an example.
Answer
Mindfulness appears to be the most challenging since it covers a wide area of discussion and a lot of confusing content. For example, this topic differs in three ways, namely, material, process, and contextual.
Question
(b) Suggest any ONE concept or research finding in “positive Emotions” (Lecture 5) that may help you overcome the challenges as stated in part (a) Demonstrate how it helps.
Answer
According to research findings in positive emotions, showing too much interest on the topic of mindfulness could greatly help in overcoming the challenges found. Therefore, by showing more concern on the toping and reading into details to gather information.