Which concept is the field focusing on what makes life worth living by examining positive emotions, strengths, and institutions?

• A. Signature Strengths
• B. Character Strengths
• C. Positive Psychology
• D. Resilience

Answer: (C)

Positive Psychology focuses on what makes life worth living by examining positive emotions, strengths, and institutions. It explores flourishing rather than just treating illness, looking at how happiness arises from everyday experiences, how people leverage their strengths, and how supportive social environments—like schools, workplaces, and communities—help individuals thrive. A familiar framework, PERMA, outlines Positive emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment to show how different elements contribute to a fulfilling life. Within this field, personal strengths—often called character or signature strengths—are central building blocks that people can cultivate, while resilience is a related concept about recovering from adversity. But the overarching field that encompasses these aspects is Positive Psychology.