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Who is one of the pillars of Positive Psychology?

Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman

What is Positive Psychology?

Positive Psychology is the scientific study of happiness, well-being, and flourishing.

What is the current focus of Dr. Seligman's works?

Learned optimism and cultivating a positive mindset

What did Dr. Seligman's earlier works focus on?

Learned hopelessness Signup and view all the answers

How can Positive Psychology be explained?

As 'removing the weeds, planting the seeds'. Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of learned hopelessness?

Learned hopelessness is the belief that individuals are incapable of changing their circumstances after repeatedly experiencing a stressful event. Signup and view all the answers

What does Positive Psychology study?

Positive Psychology studies happiness, well-being, and flourishing. Signup and view all the answers

Who is one of the pillars of Positive Psychology?

Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman is one of the pillars of Positive Psychology. Signup and view all the answers

What is the current focus of Dr. Seligman's works?

Dr. Seligman's current focus is on learned optimism and cultivating a positive mindset. Signup and view all the answers

How can Positive Psychology be explained?

Positive Psychology can be explained as 'removing the weeds, planting the seeds'. Signup and view all the answers

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Positive Psychology

One of the pillars of Positive Psychology is Martin Seligman.
Positive Psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on promoting mental well-being and happiness, rather than just treating mental illness.

Dr. Seligman's Works

Dr. Seligman's current focus is on promoting positive education and well-being in schools and organizations.
His earlier works focused on the concept of learned helplessness, which is the idea that people can learn to feel powerless and helpless in the face of adversity.

Key Concepts

Learned helplessness is a concept that suggests people can learn to feel powerless and helpless in the face of adversity.
Positive Psychology can be explained as the study of positive emotions, strengths, and positive relationships to promote mental well-being and happiness.
Positive Psychology studies three levels of positive experiences: positive emotions, positive individual traits, and positive institutions.