Theresa Is Attracted to a Relatively New Area of Psychology

question 420

Multiple Choice

Theresa is attracted to 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 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

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Definitions:

Destructive Employees

Workers whose actions have a negative impact on organizational morale, productivity, or function.

Organizational Contexts

The circumstances, environment, or setting in which an organization operates, including cultural, social, and economic factors.

Compulsive

A behavior characterized by an irresistible urge to perform certain actions, often against the individual’s conscious wishes.

Engagement Level

The degree of emotional and intellectual commitment and involvement an individual or group has in a particular activity or organization.