Positive Psychology Basics
PERMA model
Applied Positive Psychology
Flow
Riddles
100

 The founder of Positive Psychology

Who is Martin Seligman?

100

What does the "P" in the PERMA model stand for? 

Positive Emotions

*For double points- what suggestions were given to boost positive emotions?*

100

True or False: Gratitude journaling can increase long-term happiness

What is True?

100

True or False:

Entering into flow is intrinsically rewarding and often an enjoyable experience.

True

100

How can kids drink beer and not get drunk?

by sticking to Root Beer

200

Year Positive Psychology officially emerge as a field


What is the year of 1998?

200

What does the "E" in the PERMA model stand for? 

Engagement

200

What is a practice during which you identify and reflect on all of the good things in your life?

Gratitude Journal

200

True or False:

In a flow state time passes normally. 

False. One of the characteristics of a flow state is a distorted sense of time passing. 

200

What is black when it’s clean and white when it’s dirty?

A Chalkboard

300

The main focus of Positive Psychology


What is the studying what makes life worth living?

300

What does the "R" stand for in the PERMA model?

(Positive) Relationships

300

Term describes being fully immersed and engaged in an activity

What is flow?

300

What combination of challenge and skill is required to reach a flow state?

High challenge and high skill

300

What thrives when you feed it but dies when you water it?

A Fire

400

What is the wellbeing model in positive psychology called?

PERMA model

400

What does the "M" in the PERMA model stand for? 

Meaning

400

What is Flourishing in the context of Positive Psychology? 

Refers to the state we are in when we pay attention to each aspect of the PERMA model and build up a solid sense of wellbeing. We flourish when we cultivate our talents and strengths, develop deep and meaningful relationships, feel pleasure and enjoyment, and make a meaningful contribution to the world.



400

How did Csikszentmihalyi develop the concept of flow?

First by observing Artists and then expanding his observations to reports made by professional athletes, musicians, writers, and people from all sorts of artistic and creative trades .

400

A man and his boss have the same parents but are not siblings. How is this possible?

He is Self-Employed

500

The country ranks highest in global happiness according to the World Happiness Report 2024

What is Finland?

500

What does the "A" in the PERMA model stand for? 

Achievement or Accomplishment 

500

Who developed the concept of 'Flow'


Who is Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi?

500

Name 4 of the 6 components of flow. 

  1. 1. Intense and focused concentration on the present moment;
  2. 2. The merging of action and awareness, or being fully present in your actions;
  3. 3. A loss of reflective self-consciousness (lack of attention to the self);
  4. 4. A sense of personal control or agency in the situation;
  5. 5. A distorted sense of time passing;
  6. 6. Experiencing the activity or situation as intrinsically rewarding
500

What do you buy to eat but never consume?

Cutlery 

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