Asked by Mario Elizalde Bello on Sep 27, 2024
Which statement is a criticism of the recent positive psychology approach
A) Although it claims to be positive, it is actually focused on very damaging aspects of human behaviour.
B) Dividing human experience into "positive" and "negative" is oversimplified.
C) The approach is just a restatement of behaviourist principles from decades ago.
D) Positive psychologists refuse to acknowledge that negative traits exist, and this is counterproductive to progress.
Positive Psychology
A branch of psychology focused on studying and promoting well-being and happiness, rather than on mental disorders.
Behaviourist Principles
A set of principles based on the belief that all behaviors are learned through interaction with the environment, emphasizing the role of external stimuli and responses.
- Comprehend the fundamentals and objectives of positive psychology as well as its critiques.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the fundamentals and objectives of positive psychology as well as its critiques.