You are interviewing a new member of the psychology department for the university newspaper. The faculty member states, "psychology has historically devoted too much attention to pathology, weakness and how to heal suffering." This faculty member's views are MOST similar to the views held by
A) Martin Seligman.
B) Richard Buss.
C) Sigmund Freud.
D) Carl Rogers.

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Martin Seligman is known for promoting the positive psychology movement, which emphasizes the study of human strengths, fulfillment, and happiness, rather than solely focusing on psychological disorders and pathology. This aligns with the faculty member's statement that psychology has focused too much on weakness and suffering.

You Are Interviewing a New Member of the Psychology Department