CLOSE REVIEWDescribe positive psychology
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Lee DaffinJAN 4, 2023, 9:13:55 PM
In 1996, Martin Seligman became the president of the American Psychological Association (APA) and called for a positive psychology or one that had a more positive conception of human potential and nature. Building on Maslow and Roger’s work, he ushered in the scientific study of such topics as happiness, love, hope, optimism, life satisfaction, goal setting, leisure, and subjective well-being.
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Module 1 - What is Abnormal Psychology - 3rd edition 5TR (pages 6, 7)
By Lee Daffin (Jan 28, 2025)
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Which of the following was not a topic studied by positive psychology?
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- A.
Cognitive psychologysubjective well-being
- B.
Optimism
- C.
Effects of stigmatization
- D.
Happiness
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