Unleash the Power of Positive Psychology
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Positive psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on

  • Analyzing negative thinking
  • Improving quality of life (correct)
  • Studying mental illness
  • Emphasizing maladaptive behavior
  • Who chose positive psychology as the theme for his term as president of the American Psychological Association?

  • Martin Seligman (correct)
  • Rollo May
  • Carl Rogers
  • Abraham Maslow
  • Positive psychology builds on the humanistic movement by

  • Emphasizing happiness and well-being (correct)
  • Promoting maladaptive behavior
  • Encouraging an emphasis on mental illness
  • Analyzing negative thinking
  • Positive psychology largely relies on concepts from the

    <p>Aristotelian concept of happiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Positive psychology aims to study and improve the functioning of

    <p>Individuals, groups, and institutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Positive Psychology

    • Focuses on the study and improvement of human functioning
    • Branch of psychology that emerged from the humanistic movement
    • Relies on concepts from social, clinical, and personality psychology
    • The theme for Martin Seligman's term as president of the American Psychological Association

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    Test your knowledge of positive psychology and discover how it can enhance well-being and quality of life. Explore key concepts, individual traits, and institutions that contribute to optimal functioning. Take this quiz to uncover the principles that promote a positive outlook on life.

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