Positive psychology is an umbrella term for the study of positive

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Positive psychology focuses on the study of positive emotions, character traits, and social institutions that promote well-being and happiness. Choice A is incorrect because while self-control, self-esteem, and self-actualization may be studied in psychology, they do not specifically fall under the umbrella of positive psychology. Choice B is incorrect because projective tests, personality inventories, and factor analyses are all methods commonly used in psychological research, but do not relate specifically to positive psychology. Choice D is incorrect as it refers to concepts from Freudian psychoanalytic theory, which is not related to positive psychology.

Positive Psychology Is an Umbrella Term for the Study of Positive