Seligman believed that psychology was too focused on negative aspects of human behaviour, including pathology, weakness, damage, and suffering. Which new perspective within psychology did this inspire him to initiate?

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Seligman's belief inspired him to initiate the new perspective of positive psychology, which focuses on studying positive aspects of human behaviour such as well-being, happiness, flourishing, and strengths.

Seligman Believed That Psychology Was Too Focused on Negative Aspects