Theresa Is Interested in a Relatively New Area of Psychology

question 25

Multiple Choice

Theresa is interested in a relatively new area of psychology that focuses on the conditions and processes that contribute to optimal functioning of people, groups, and institutions. She believes that psychology should be concerned with topics such as personal happiness, optimism, creativity, wisdom, and the social institutions that foster these qualities in individuals and communities. Her views are MOST consistent with the _____ perspective in psychology.

• A)biological
• B)behavioral
• C)positive psychology
• D)psychodynamic

Understand the factors contributing to the downfall of Marcus Garvey.

Analyze the impact of Marcus Garvey's economic initiatives on his leadership.

Evaluate the role of interpersonal and intergroup relationships in the success or failure of political leaders.

Distinguish between true and misleading factors in historical analysis.

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Definitions:

Liking

A positive feeling of affection or preference towards someone or something.

Love

An intense feeling of deep affection towards someone or something that encompasses a range of positive emotional and mental states.

Parasocial Relationship

A type of psychological relationship experienced by an audience in their mediated encounters with performers in the mass media, feeling an illusion of intimacy despite no direct interaction.

Interdependent Relationship

A connection between two or more entities where each affects and is affected by the other.