Some Have Accused Psychologists of Focusing Too Much on Our

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Essay

Some have accused psychologists of focusing too much on our negative aspects. In contrast, the goal of positive psychology is specifically to focus on our strengths. Describe two positive traits that allow people to deal in with stressful situations and maintain good health. What are some of the benefits associated with these traits?

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to study obedience to authority, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to another person.

Stanford University Prison Experiment

A psychological study conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 at Stanford University, where students were assigned roles of prisoners and guards to explore the effects of perceived power.

Generalization

Drawing a conclusion about a certain characteristic of a population based on a sample from it.

Logical Support

The provision of reasons or evidence to justify a claim or argument.