NBHWC Positive Psychology and Wellbeing 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

24

Answer

The VIA (Values in Action) Classification, developed by Peterson and Seligman, identifies 24 character strengths organized under six broad virtues.

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

Flourishing in positive psychology means living within an optimal range of wellbeing across emotional, psychological, and social dimensions, not the absence of negativity.

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 VIA Survey is the standard tool used in positive psychology to help individuals identify their top character strengths, known as signature strengths.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Mindful acceptance

Answer

Mindful acceptance involves acknowledging and allowing negative emotions to exist without judgment or suppression, which is a core concept in both mindfulness and positive psychology.

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

Answer

Fredrickson's broaden-and-build theory proposes that positive emotions broaden one's momentary thought-action repertoires and, over time, build enduring physical, intellectual, social, and psychological resources.

NBHWC - National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching Practice Test

NBHWC - National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching Practice Test

NBHWC Positive Psychology and Wellbeing 2