With Respect to the Historical Development of the Field of Positive

question 53

Multiple Choice

With respect to the historical development of the field of positive psychology, which of the following statements is most accurate?

• A)Positive psychology clearly reflects the continuing influence of the humanistic approach.
• B)Positive psychology initially reflected the influence of the cognitive perspective; today, though, the field is heavily behavioristic.
• C)Positive psychology initially reflected the influence of the psychodynamic perspective; today, though, the field is more cognitive in orientation.
• D)Positive psychology has always reflected the impact of the Gestalt psychologists.

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Definitions:

Correspondence Bias

The tendency to overattribute someone's actions to their personality or disposition while underestimating situational factors.

Social Ostracism

The phenomenon where individuals or groups are excluded or ignored by wider society or within specific social settings.

Hand-weavers' Guild

An association of artisans skilled in hand weaving, focused on the preservation and advancement of their craft.

Social Identity

An individual's sense of self based on their membership in social groups, such as nationality, religion, gender, ethnicity, influencing their perceptions and interactions.