Module 2 :Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science (Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization) Answers 2026

Question 1

What best describes a positive intervention?

❌ The Gratitude or Three Blessings Exercise
❌ Actions taken to help people change
❌ A confrontation to stop behavior
✅ Activities undertaken to cultivate positive emotions, thoughts, or behaviors

Explanation:
Positive interventions are intentional activities designed to build positive psychological resources.

Question 2

All positive interventions are empirically validated

❌ True
✅ False

Explanation:
Not all positive interventions have strong empirical support yet; research is ongoing.

Question 3

Which does NOT represent research findings supporting positive education?

❌ More satisfied parent community
❌ Better student attendance
❌ Self-discipline > IQ for achievement
❌ Teachers are rejuvenated
❌ Lower depression rates
❌ Improved academic achievement
✅ None of the above (all are supported findings)

Explanation:
All listed outcomes are supported by research in positive education.

Question 4

Active-Constructive Responding is best used when someone shares (select 2):

❌ A problem needing help
❌ A complaint about you
✅ Good news with you
✅ One of their three blessings reflections

Explanation:
ACR is designed for responding to positive events, not problems or conflicts.

Question 5

Adler’s Positive Education work improves well-being but not academics

❌ True
✅ False

Explanation:
Research shows improvements in both well-being and academic performance.

Question 6

Research on US Army CSF2 / MRT shows (select all):

❌ Inconclusive
❌ Reduced in scope
✅ Mandated for all US Army service members
✅ Deemed effective

Explanation:
Independent research supports MRT’s effectiveness, leading to Army-wide adoption.

Question 7

Positive Education initiatives have (select all):

✅ Become more comprehensive
✅ Been implemented with larger populations
❌ Particularly established only in US schools
✅ Spread more internationally

Explanation:
The field has grown globally and in scope.

Question 8

First school to embed Positive Education system-wide

❌ St. Peters College
❌ University of Pennsylvania
✅ Geelong Grammar School (Australia)
❌ Bhutan

Explanation:
Geelong Grammar pioneered whole-school Positive Education.

Question 9

Primary goal of CSF2

❌ Never experience adversity
❌ Higher test scores
❌ All of the above
✅ Be as mentally fit as physically fit

Explanation:
CSF2 focuses on mental resilience and psychological fitness.

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