Module 2 Quiz :Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills (Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization) Answers 2026

Question 1

Thinking traps:

❌ Are overly rigid patterns in thinking that can undermine resilience
❌ Can drive to counterproductive emotions and reactions
❌ Are more likely if you are run down or depleted
✅ All of the above

Explanation:
Thinking traps are rigid, unhelpful thought patterns that reduce resilience, fuel negative emotions, and are more common when we’re tired or stressed.

Question 2

Mind-reading thinking trap blocks communication

✅ True
❌ False

Explanation:
Mind-reading assumes we know what others think, which prevents open and clear communication.

Question 3

“Them” thinking trap is defined as believing:

✅ Other people or circumstances are the sole cause of your setbacks and problems
❌ Threats are looming and you don’t have the resources to cope
❌ Negative events will impact all areas of your life
❌ Other people are better than you

Explanation:
“Them” thinking places all blame externally, removing personal agency.

Question 4

Real-Time Resilience helps challenge counterproductive thoughts in the moment

✅ True
❌ False

Explanation:
Real-Time Resilience is specifically designed to work in the heat of the moment.

Question 5

Strategies for an effective Real-Time Resilience response:

❌ Using evidence to prove the thought false
❌ Re-framing the thought to be more helpful
❌ Developing a plan to feel more in control
✅ All of the above

Explanation:
Effective RTR combines evidence, reframing, and action planning.

Question 6

Sentence starter for using evidence to prove a thought false:

✅ “That’s not true because……”
❌ “The worst thing that can happen is……”
❌ “A more helpful way to see this is….”
❌ “If x happens, I will y……”

Explanation:
This sentence directly challenges the accuracy of the thought using evidence.

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