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Definitions in Positive Psychology
Definitions of Positive Psychology Martin Seligman & Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s definition of positive psychology as “the scientific study of positive human functioning and flourishing on multiple levels that include the biological,
Self Regulation – The Key to Control
Introduction – Definitions of Self Regulation Self-regulation refers to our ability to organize and monitor our own behavior. It is being able to control our thoughts, feelings and actions for
What is PERMA Model?
PERMA Model PERMA model is an acronym, derived by Martin Seligman, to explain a model to help guide people to happiness. Students can also examine the five components of the
Social Perception – Concept & Behaviors
Introduction Social psychology is the scientific investigation of how the thoughts, feelings, and behavior of individuals are influenced by the actual, imagined or implied presence of others. In fact. various
What are Personal Goals and 10 Important Universal Human Needs
Defining Personal Goals Personal goals.- The end state toward which a human or nonhuman animal is striving, the purpose of an activity or endeavor. It can be identified by observing
Positive Psychology- Master 10 Definitions, Key Assumptions & 7 Goals of Positive Psychology
Introduction Positive psychology is a burgeoning field within psychology that focuses on the study of human strengths, virtues, and optimal functioning. Founded by pioneers like Martin Seligman and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi,
Levels of Social Behavior – Individual, Interpersonal and Group
Introduction Social Psychology is an important branch of psychology which studies human interaction, its manifestations, causes, consequences and the various psychological processes involved in it. In fact, it studies cognition
Locus of Control – Concept, Types, Effects
Introduction When you get good marks in an exam, do you think that it were your efforts that became fruitful or it was luck? Similarly, when you fail in some
5 Important Stages of Lazarus’ Cognitive Mediation Theory
Introduction Richard S. Lazarus contributed significantly to our understanding of stress, emotion, and personality through his Cognitive Mediation Theory. This theory fundamentally reshaped how researchers and practitioners conceptualize emotional experiences,
Resilience- 2 Divergent Perspectives and Key Research
What is Resilience? Resilience involves achieving positive outcomes despite facing significant life challenges or adversities. These challenges can derail normal development or disrupt healthy functioning. Masten (2001) defined resilience as
What is Interpersonal Attraction and its factors?
Introduction Human beings are defined as social animal. The term ‘animal’ has been used because of the biological processes associated with us. But the term ‘social’ has a lot to
Positive Emotions and Well-being Along With 4 Other Important Concepts
Positive Emotions Positive emotions and well-being are intricatly related. Positive emotions are a subset of emotional experiences that enhance our psychological and physical well-being. They are characterized by feelings of cheerfulness,