Question

PART A: Which of the following identifies Martin Seligman’s main claim in the text? A Seligman believes that psychology should focus on improving the lives of already happy people, as it is easier than treating those who suffer from mental illnesses. B The three aims of positive psychology that Seligman discusses help to improve people’s overall happiness by focusing on strengths and meaning in life. C Seligman believes that the tendency towards happiness or sadness a person experiences is hereditary and can’t be easily altered. D Seligman’s findings help people achieve a superficial sense of happiness, but he hopes to help people achieve a more meaningful happiness in the future.

Answer 1

B The three aims of positive psychology that Seligman discusses help to improve people’s overall happiness by focusing on strengths and meaning in life.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the work carried out by Martin Seligman, his main theme of his psychological orks which he carried out shows that happiness of an individual depends on our focus to meaning in life.