A new school of psychology, established by Dr. Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania, addresses the causes of happiness instead of looking into treatments for mental dysfunctions. This area of psychology is called ________.

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Positive psychology is the area of psychology that focuses on promoting well-being and happiness by studying and emphasizing positive experiences, traits, and relationships, rather than solely treating mental illnesses or dysfunctions. Dr. Martin Seligman is one of the founders and proponents of positive psychology.

A New School of Psychology, Established by Dr