AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE NEED FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Positive Psychology has many benefits to society especially in the area of?
A
Chromatography
B
Superstition
C
Memory
D
Mental wellbeing
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Positive psychology is important because discovering what leads people to live more meaningful lives can translate to better strategies for managing mental illness, correcting negative behaviors, and increasing our happiness and productivity.

Detailed explanation-2: -Positive psychology practices have constructive impacts on people’s everyday lives such as reducing stress and anxiety, increasing resilience and promoting self-growth, wellbeing, and quality of life.

Detailed explanation-3: -Positive psychology can contribute to greater emotional resilience, happiness and overall life satisfaction while also lowering stress levels. For those looking to try out these techniques, be aware that multitasking can get in the way.

Detailed explanation-4: -Positive psychology works around the concepts of happiness, hope, motivation, empathy, and self-esteem, all of which directly contributes to enhancing our wellbeing (Schrank & Slade, 2007). Consisting of positive emotions and the drive to do things that enhance pleasure and self-satisfaction.

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