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

Question 1

Which best describes what a positive intervention is?

❌ The Gratitude or Three Blessings Exercise
❌ Actions that are taken to help people change
❌ A confrontation with a friend or family member
✅ Activities undertaken to cultivate positive emotions, thoughts or behaviors

Explanation:
Positive interventions are intentional activities designed to build positive emotions, thinking, and behavior.

Question 2

All positive interventions are empirically validated

❌ True
✅ False

Explanation:
Many are evidence-based, but not all positive interventions have been empirically validated yet.

Question 3

Which does NOT represent research findings supporting positive education initiatives?

❌ More satisfied parent community
❌ Better student attendance
❌ Teachers are rejuvenated
❌ Lower rates of depression
❌ Improved academic achievement
✅ Self-discipline is twice as important as IQ for academic achievement

Explanation:
This statement comes from general psychology research, not specifically from positive education initiatives.

Question 4

ACR is best used when someone shares (select 2):

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

Explanation:
ACR is designed to amplify positive experiences, not problem-solving or conflict.

Question 5

Adler’s Positive Education work improves well-being but does not affect academic performance

❌ True
✅ False

Explanation:
Research shows well-being increases AND academic performance is not harmed (often improved).

Question 6

CSF2 – Master Resilience Training (select all that apply):

❌ Has been deemed inconclusive
✅ Has been mandated for all US Army service members
✅ Has been deemed effective
❌ Has been reduced in scope

Explanation:
Independent research supports its effectiveness, and it is mandatory.

Question 7

Positive Education initiatives (select all that apply):

✅ More comprehensive approaches
✅ Implemented with larger populations
❌ Particularly established only in US schools
✅ Spread more internationally

Explanation:
Positive Education has expanded globally and in scope.

Question 8

First school to embed Positive Education fully:

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

Explanation:
Geelong Grammar is considered the first whole-school model.

Question 9

Primary goal of CSF2:

✅ Are as mentally fit as they are physically fit
❌ Never experience adversity
❌ Score higher on standardized tests
❌ All of the above

Explanation:
The goal is mental fitness, not eliminating adversity or test performance.

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