Inspired by the Humanists, Which Type of Psychology Focuses on Our

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Multiple Choice

Inspired by the humanists, which type of psychology focuses on our potential for optimal functioning and addresses such TOPIC (B-HEAD) s as love, happiness, creativity, well-being, self-confidence, and achievement?

• A)positive psychology
• B)psychodynamic psychology
• C)sociocultural psychology
• D)cognitive psychology

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Definitions:

Robert Havighurst

An American psychologist and educator known for his research on human development and aging, and for proposing the theory of developmental tasks.

Middle Adulthood

A stage of life, typically considered to occur from about age 40 to 65, characterized by stability, maturity, and personal achievement.

Midlife Crisis

A psychological crisis occurring in middle age characterized by life reevaluation, turmoil, and the desire to make significant changes to one's lifestyle.

Trigger

A stimulus that initiates a reaction or precipitates a specific response, often used in the context of psychological triggers that evoke emotional distress.