LCC Positive Psychology & Strengths-Based Coaching 2

Question 1

In strengths-based coaching, a 'signature strength' is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

A natural talent that energizes the person and feels authentic to use

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A skill formally certified through professional training

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A strength that appears consistently in a client's top assessment results

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Any strength identified through a 360-degree feedback process

Question 2

The HERO acronym in Psychological Capital (PsyCap) refers to four resources. Which set correctly identifies these?

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Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, Optimism

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Happiness, Engagement, Relationships, Optimism

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Hope, Empathy, Resilience, Openness

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Happiness, Efficacy, Responsibility, Optimism

Question 3

Self-Determination Theory (SDT), developed by Deci and Ryan, identifies three basic psychological needs. Which option correctly names all three?

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Autonomy, Competence, Relatedness

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Achievement, Belonging, Control

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Freedom, Mastery, Connection

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Autonomy, Confidence, Recognition

Question 4

C.R. Snyder's Hope Theory identifies two key components of hope. These are:

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Agency thinking and pathways thinking

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Optimistic thinking and realistic thinking

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Goal setting and goal achievement

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Motivation and perseverance

Question 5

'Savoring' as a positive psychology coaching intervention involves:

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Deliberately attending to and appreciating positive experiences

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Postponing gratification to increase future reward value

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Comparing current experiences to past negative ones for perspective

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Setting incremental goals to build momentum toward larger achievements

Question 6

Research on gratitude interventions in coaching suggests that regular gratitude practices primarily:

Accepted Answer

Increase subjective well-being and life satisfaction

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Eliminate negative emotions and resolve interpersonal conflict

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Replace the need for professional therapy or clinical counseling

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Are only effective for clients experiencing mild anxiety

Question 7

In strengths-based coaching, what is the most effective approach when a client overuses a strength?

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Helping the client develop awareness of when to dial the strength up or down

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Eliminating the strength from the client's behavioral repertoire

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Replacing the overused strength with a complementary underdeveloped skill

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Encouraging the client to suppress the strength in professional settings