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| Concept | Key Fact | RPSC Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Flourishing | Optimal functioning (eudaimonic); Seligman (2011) | Core concept — definition |
| PERMA | P-E-R-M-A; Seligman (2011); +V for Vitality | Expected 5-mark Q |
| Positive Psychology | Seligman & Csikszentmihalyi (2000); APA special issue | Foundation of topic |
| Hedonic vs Eudaimonic | Pleasure vs meaning/virtue; flourishing is eudaimonic | Conceptual distinction |
| Flow | Csikszentmihalyi (1990); skill-challenge balance; = E in PERMA | 5-mark Q probable |
| VIA Classification | Seligman & Peterson (2004); 24 strengths, 6 virtues | VIA Q probable |
| 6 Virtues | Wisdom, Courage, Humanity, Justice, Temperance, Transcendence | VIA table |
| Signature Strengths | Top 3-7 VIA strengths; using them raises engagement 38% | VIA application |
| Holland RIASEC (1959) | 6 types; congruence predicts satisfaction; hexagonal model | RAISEC — expected Q |
| Realistic (R) | Practical, hands-on; tools, machines; police, engineer | Holland type |
| Social (S) | Helpful, empathetic; welfare work, teaching | Holland type — admin relevant |
| Enterprising (E) | Persuasive, ambitious; management, politics | Holland type — IAS/RAS |
| P-E Fit | Kristof-Brown (2005); PJ, PO, PG, PV fit types | P-E fit theory |
| ASA Model | Schneider (1987); Attraction-Selection-Attrition | Organisational homogeneity |
| SDT | Deci & Ryan (1985); Autonomy + Competence + Relatedness | Psychological needs |
| Job Crafting | Wrzesniewski & Dutton (2001); Task, Relational, Cognitive | Active flourishing path |
| Calling Orientation | Wrzesniewski (1997); highest flourishing vs Job/Career | Work meaning |