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What is the primary focus of positive psychology as discussed in the text?
What is the primary focus of positive psychology as discussed in the text?
- Conducting rebellious research
- Emphasizing negative emotions
- Balanced perspective on human life (correct)
- Focusing on disease and dysfunction
When did positive psychology emerge as a discipline?
When did positive psychology emerge as a discipline?
- Early 20th century
- Mid-20th century
- Early 21st century
- Late 20th century (correct)
What are some of the core topics explored in positive psychology as mentioned in the text?
What are some of the core topics explored in positive psychology as mentioned in the text?
- Optimism and change, posttraumatic growth, and positive relationships (correct)
- Research around physical health only
- Theoretical concepts around disease and dysfunction
- Importance of recognizing only negative emotions
Which of the following best describes the journey of positive psychology as a discipline?
Which of the following best describes the journey of positive psychology as a discipline?
What distinguishes positive psychology from traditional applied psychology?
What distinguishes positive psychology from traditional applied psychology?
What major shift has occurred in the recent 'second-wave' theories of positive psychology?
What major shift has occurred in the recent 'second-wave' theories of positive psychology?
What is the primary research focus within positive psychology according to the text?
What is the primary research focus within positive psychology according to the text?
How does positive psychology differ from traditional applied psychology in terms of its approach to human life?
How does positive psychology differ from traditional applied psychology in terms of its approach to human life?
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