Mini-Quiz: “Character Strengths and Virtues” book

1. Why did Peterson and Seligman study the history of virtues?

   They really wanted to be historians but then became sidetracked with characterSorry, not correct. Try another button. It was an effort to see if there were some universal values that most cultures haveThat is correct. You understand Character concepts. They were interested in disproving modern psychological theoriesGood try, but not right. Select another answer.

2. How did Peterson and Seligman assign character traits to the virtues?

   They listed their interpretation of character strengths from psychological studiesCorrect. You must have read the material. It was done randomly and up to an individual's interpretationOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. They used a thesaurus to get other definitions for the virtuesSorry, not correct. Try another button.

3. Is the listing of the character strengths correct?

   Yes, because both men are professorsOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. It is one of several classifications of characterThat is correct. You understand Character concepts. No, because their book has never been accepted by the mainstream mediaGood try, but not right. Select another answer.

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