AP Psychology · 5.2 · Classroom testing

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Positive Psychology. Two low-ink student pages with concept connections, model building, and written application. Student practice is open for classroom testing.

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CLSM / AP PSYCHOLOGY · PRACTICE COMPANION

5.2 / Positive Psychology

Name ___________________________ Date __________________

01 Connect a concept.

Explain each concept in your own words. Add a brief example that shows why the concept fits.

Positive psychology

Well-being

Resilience

Gratitude

02 Build the explanation.

Study flourishing without denying hardship. Build the research introduction.

Only cheerful feelings count as well-being.
Strengths and conditions that support positive functioning.
Meaning and relationships as well as pleasant feelings.
Studying well-being does not deny distress or replace clinical care.

Research focus

Broader outcome

Boundary

CLSM / AP PSYCHOLOGY · APPLY & EXPLAIN

Use the idea in a new situation.

03 Make a choice. Give a reason.

1. Simulated scores rise from 12 to 15 in one group and 12 to 14 in another. What is the difference between their mean changes?

15 points
1 point
3 points

My choice: ______ Why it fits:

2. A school display says gratitude guarantees recovery from depression. What revision is warranted?

Remove the guarantee and distinguish research on appreciation from clinical treatment.
Keep the guarantee because positivity is always harmless.
Replace it with a promise that nobody needs help.

My choice: ______ Why it fits:

04 Bring it together.

Distinguish meaning and connection from constant cheerfulness.

One idea I corrected today: ___________________________________________________
One question I still have: _______________________________________________________