Seligman's Theory Of Positive Psychology

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Def. attribute

“Der Begriff der Eigenschaft steht für eine Klasse von Verhaltens- und Erlebensweisen, die eine Person relativ beständig über die Zeit und über unterschiedlichen Situationen hinweg zeigt. [...]” (p. 74 Differentielle und Persönlichkeitspsychologie)
PERMA (P=Positive emotions; E=Engagement; R=positive Relationship; M=Meaning; A=Accomplishment) leads to overall happiness according to Martin Seligman, founder of positive psychology. This leads to the assumption that everyone can be equally happy. It is however presumed that certain characteristic traits make people prone to illnesses like depression and other mental illnesses. Someone who is very self-confident, who can deal with criticism and doesn’t idealise the world

The mind determines our way of interaction;
Introverted people generally prefer solitary activities and might need breaks after being in a group for too long, as being with other people for longer periods of time can be exhausting to them. They are also often times more sensitive to external stimuli, e.g. sounds, sights, and smells.

Extroverted individuals on the other hand are more enthusiastic and easily excited. For them social interaction is energy-providing instead of draining. They draw their power from being with others.

Energy shows our view of the world and how we process information;
An Observant person is very pragmatic and down to earth. They rely a lot on their habits and focus on the present and the past.

Intuitive people however are extremely creative, open-minded and curious. They focus on things that might happen in the future and they don’t think and decide through previous experiences but instead want to try new

“They are fiercely independent, open-minded, strong-willed and imaginative, approaching many things from a utilitarian perspective and being far more interested in what works than what satisfies everybody. These traits make Analysts excellent strategic thinkers, but also cause difficulties when it comes to social or romantic pursuits.”1 “Diplomats (Intuitive and Feeling [ _NF_ ] types, both Assertive and Turbulent variants)”1
These types are very empathic and cooperative, “shining in diplomacy and counselling.”1 They also tend to be quite imaginative, and they always seek harmony in their workplace and relationships with their acquaintances and friends. This causes trouble if they “need to rely exclusively on cold rationality or make difficult decisions”1, though.

“Sentinels (Observant and Judging [ _S_J ] types, both Assertive and Turbulent