NBHWC Positive Psychology and Wellbeing 2

Question 1

The VIA Classification of Character Strengths identifies how many core character strengths?

Accepted Answer

24

Answer

12

Answer

18

Answer

30

Question 2

In the context of positive psychology coaching, 'flourishing' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Experiencing a high level of wellbeing across multiple life domains

Answer

Achieving financial success and career advancement

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Living free from any negative emotions

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Maintaining peak physical fitness

Question 3

A wellness coach encouraging a client to identify their 'signature strengths' is drawing on which tool?

Accepted Answer

The VIA Survey of Character Strengths

Answer

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

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The Enneagram

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The Big Five Personality Inventory

Question 4

Which emotion regulation concept involves accepting negative emotions without judgment rather than suppressing them?

Accepted Answer

Mindful acceptance

Answer

Cognitive reframing

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Emotional avoidance

Answer

Positive reappraisal

Question 5

The 'broaden-and-build' theory of positive emotions, proposed by Barbara Fredrickson, suggests that positive emotions:

Accepted Answer

Broaden awareness and build lasting personal resources

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Narrow attention to immediate threats

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Are less important than negative emotions for survival

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Only benefit mental health, not physical health

Question 6

When a coach helps a client reframe a setback as a learning opportunity, this technique aligns with which positive psychology concept?

Accepted Answer

Post-traumatic growth

Answer

Learned helplessness

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Cognitive distortion

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Emotional suppression

Question 7

Psychological capital (PsyCap) in coaching includes which four core components?

Accepted Answer

Hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism

Answer

Intelligence, motivation, creativity, and resilience

Answer

Confidence, persistence, adaptability, and courage

Answer

Purpose, engagement, relationships, and meaning