Positive Psychology and Trauma

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What is the term used to describe the ability to bounce back from adversity and thrive in the face of challenges?

  1. Resilience

  2. Hardiness

  3. Fortitude

  4. Tenacity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Resilience is the ability to adapt and bounce back from adversity, trauma, or stress.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of post-traumatic growth?

  1. Increased appreciation for life

  2. Enhanced sense of meaning and purpose

  3. Greater resilience

  4. Increased risk of mental health problems


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Post-traumatic growth is associated with positive changes and growth following a traumatic experience, not an increased risk of mental health problems.

What is the term used to describe the process of finding meaning and purpose in the aftermath of a traumatic experience?

  1. Meaning-making

  2. Sense-making

  3. Purpose-finding

  4. Existential reflection


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Meaning-making is the process of finding meaning and purpose in the aftermath of a traumatic experience.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for promoting resilience in the face of trauma?

  1. Building a strong social support network

  2. Engaging in regular physical activity

  3. Practicing mindfulness and meditation

  4. Ruminating on the traumatic experience


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ruminating on the traumatic experience can hinder resilience and impede healing.

What is the term used to describe the process of actively seeking out and engaging in activities that promote well-being and personal growth?

  1. Flourishing

  2. Eudaimonia

  3. Self-actualization

  4. Optimal functioning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Flourishing is the process of actively seeking out and engaging in activities that promote well-being and personal growth.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the PERMA model of well-being?

  1. Positive emotions

  2. Engagement

  3. Relationships

  4. Meaning

  5. Achievement


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Achievement is not a component of the PERMA model of well-being, which consists of positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment.

What is the term used to describe the ability to regulate and manage one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in healthy ways?

  1. Emotional intelligence

  2. Self-regulation

  3. Self-control

  4. Impulse control


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Emotional intelligence is the ability to regulate and manage one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in healthy ways.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for promoting post-traumatic growth?

  1. Seeking social support

  2. Engaging in meaningful activities

  3. Practicing gratitude

  4. Avoiding talking about the traumatic experience


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Avoiding talking about the traumatic experience can hinder post-traumatic growth and impede healing.

What is the term used to describe the ability to maintain a positive outlook and find opportunities for growth even in challenging circumstances?

  1. Optimism

  2. Hope

  3. Resilience

  4. Hardiness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Optimism is the ability to maintain a positive outlook and find opportunities for growth even in challenging circumstances.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a growth mindset?

  1. Embracing challenges

  2. Perceiving setbacks as opportunities for learning

  3. Avoiding failure

  4. Seeking feedback and learning from mistakes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A growth mindset embraces challenges, perceives setbacks as opportunities for learning, and seeks feedback and learns from mistakes, rather than avoiding failure.

What is the term used to describe the ability to bounce back from adversity and thrive in the face of challenges?

  1. Resilience

  2. Hardiness

  3. Fortitude

  4. Tenacity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Resilience is the ability to adapt and bounce back from adversity, trauma, or stress.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of post-traumatic growth?

  1. Increased appreciation for life

  2. Enhanced sense of meaning and purpose

  3. Greater resilience

  4. Increased risk of mental health problems


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Post-traumatic growth is associated with positive changes and growth following a traumatic experience, not an increased risk of mental health problems.

What is the term used to describe the process of finding meaning and purpose in the aftermath of a traumatic experience?

  1. Meaning-making

  2. Sense-making

  3. Purpose-finding

  4. Existential reflection


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Meaning-making is the process of finding meaning and purpose in the aftermath of a traumatic experience.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for promoting resilience in the face of trauma?

  1. Building a strong social support network

  2. Engaging in regular physical activity

  3. Practicing mindfulness and meditation

  4. Ruminating on the traumatic experience


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ruminating on the traumatic experience can hinder resilience and impede healing.

What is the term used to describe the process of actively seeking out and engaging in activities that promote well-being and personal growth?

  1. Flourishing

  2. Eudaimonia

  3. Self-actualization

  4. Optimal functioning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Flourishing is the process of actively seeking out and engaging in activities that promote well-being and personal growth.

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