Psychology Skills Lab
Psychology Skills Lab
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Topic Guide

Strengths & Virtues

Unlocking the VIA classification of 24 character strengths.

Introduction & Overview

Character strengths are the positive parts of our personality that impact how we think, feel, and behave. Positive psychology focuses on identifying and cultivating these signature strengths to improve life outcomes.

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Key Scientific Theories

VIA Classification (Peterson & Seligman)

A framework classifying 24 character strengths under 6 core virtues: Wisdom, Courage, Humanity, Justice, Temperance, and Transcendence.

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Evidence-Based Practices

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Using Signature Strengths in New Ways

Take the VIA survey to find your top strengths, then design one specific daily task that allows you to express a top strength differently.

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