Facts about Seligman's Positive Psychology

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   Seligman's positive psychology framework emphasizes character strengths, categorized in the VIA Classification system developed with Christopher Peterson into 24 distinct strengths.

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   Authentic Happiness, Seligman's 2002 book, popularized positive psychology concepts including signature strengths and the distinction between pleasure and deeper life satisfaction.

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   The concept of 'learned helplessness,' which Seligman researched earlier in his career, directly informed his later positive psychology framework by highlighting the importance of agency and optimism.

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   Seligman's PERMA model identifies five core elements of well-being: Positive emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment.

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   Martin Seligman introduced Positive Psychology during his 1998 presidential address to the American Psychological Association, shifting focus from mental illness to human flourishing.

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