Positive psychology was advanced in the late 1990s by Zuckerman ...

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Positive psychology was advanced in the late 1990s by Zuckerman during his term as president of the American Psychological Association.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Research has showed that in the face of adversity, pessimism, irrespective of how unrealistic it may be, is more desirable than unrealistic optimism.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

[cam1229]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
FEEDBACK: Positive psychology was advanced by Seligman in the late 1990s during his term as president of the American Psychological Association. He thought psychology should deal with the best of human functioninghappines s, excellence, and optimal human growth.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
FEEDBACK: Unrealistic pessimism in the face of adversity, such as a serious illness, may also be harmful. Telling yourself that you will never be able to cope or overcome the situation (thus also exhibiting low self-efficacy) may lead to a lack of effort and, consequently, a lack of success (Blanton, Axsom, McClive, & Price, 2001).