Theresa Is Interested in a Relatively New Area of Psychology

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