Question

The difference between humanistic psychology and positive psychology is ______.

Answer 1

Humanistic psychology focused on a person, as a whole, and their immanent tendency and possibility to grow, towards self-realization. It tries to answer the question: what may help the person develop their potential.

Positive psychology focus on all circumstances that are connected with peoples' wellbeing and happiness. It tries to answer the question: what makes people feel happy.

They both focuse on a positive aspects of human existency, in contrast to clinical approaches.

Answer 2

Positive psychology is the study of happiness whereas humanistic psychology the study of the whole person.
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