Question

Which principle described by psychologist Martin Seligman fosters an overall positive attitude by using thinking and behavior techniques to resist negativity?

Answer 1

The correct answer is Learned Optimism.

Martin Seligman developed an area of psychology known as Positive Psychology. One aspect of positive psychology is learned optimism. It is where you teach yourself to think positively instead of negatively, you use certain techniques to alter your thought and behavior patterns so you see optimism in life instead of pessimism.