LCC Positive Psychology & Strengths-Based Coaching

Question 1

According to Martin Seligman's PERMA model, which of the following is NOT one of the five elements of well-being?

Accepted Answer

Resilience

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Positive emotions

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Relationships

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Accomplishment

Question 2

The VIA (Values in Action) Classification, developed by Peterson and Seligman, identifies how many universal character strengths?

Accepted Answer

24

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18

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30

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12

Question 3

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's concept of 'flow' is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A state of optimal experience where challenge matches skill level

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A state of deep relaxation achieved through meditation

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A technique for managing anxiety in high-pressure situations

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A framework for setting and achieving long-term goals

Question 4

Barbara Fredrickson's broaden-and-build theory suggests that positive emotions primarily:

Accepted Answer

Broaden awareness and build lasting personal resources

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Are less important than negative emotions for survival

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Should be amplified to completely override negative emotional states

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Are primarily social signals for communicating safety to others

Question 5

In Martin Seligman's concept of learned optimism, which explanatory style is associated with greater well-being?

Accepted Answer

External, unstable, specific attributions for negative events

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Internal, stable, global attributions for negative events

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External, stable, global attributions for positive events

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Internal, unstable, global attributions for all events

Question 6

Carol Dweck's growth mindset theory holds that individuals with a growth mindset believe:

Accepted Answer

Abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work

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Intelligence and abilities are fixed traits determined at birth

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Success depends primarily on natural talent and innate ability

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Effort is less important than natural intelligence for achievement

Question 7

Appreciative Inquiry (AI) in coaching is primarily based on:

Accepted Answer

Focusing on what is working well and building on existing strengths

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Identifying and correcting deficits and weaknesses in the client

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Analyzing past failures to prevent similar future mistakes

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Using standardized assessments to benchmark client progress