Question

Positive psychology can be thought of as ________. shifting the focus from negatives to more positives in psychology while focusing on strengths shifting the focus from the abstract to the tangible shifting the focus of psychology from cognitive to gestalt shifting the focus from achievement to self-actualization shifting the focus from belongingness to autonomy

Answer 1

The answer is: shifting the focus from negatives to more positives in psychology while focusing on strengths

Positive psychology is often used to increase the likelihood that a certain individual or communities to thrive and advance.

For example, let's say Ray has a very low self-esteem since he's physically weak compared to other boys so he's constantly bullied. Despite his weakness, Ray has an unbelievable talent in music.

To increase Ray's self esteem, positive psychologists would try to make Ray appreciate and hone his talent in music rather than focusing on his physical weakness. Doing this will help Ray understand his true strength and form an identity based on that strength.