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Martin E. P.
Known for: The Optimistic Child: A Proven Program to Safeguard Children Against Depression and Build Lifelong Resilience
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The Optimistic Child: A Proven Program to Safeguard Children Against Depression and Build Lifelong Resilience
In this groundbreaking work, psychologist Martin E. P. Seligman presents a scientifically validated program designed to help parents, teachers, and coaches instill optimism in children. Drawing on extensive research in cognitive psychology, the book provides practical strategies to prevent depression and foster resilience, teaching children how to think positively and handle setbacks constructively.
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Understanding Learned Helplessness and Its Impact
In the earliest phase of my research, my colleagues and I discovered that animals subjected to uncontrollable shocks eventually stopped trying to escape — even when escape later became possible. This behavioral paralysis, which we called learned helplessness, revealed a psychological principle with ...
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The Role of Explanatory Style in Depression and Resilience
Explanatory style refers to how we interpret the causes of events, especially adverse ones. Through extensive studies, I found three crucial dimensions: permanence, pervasiveness, and personalization. Pessimists tend to see bad events as permanent (“It will always be this way”), pervasive (“Everythi...
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About Martin E. P. Seligman
Martin E. P. Seligman is an American psychologist, educator, and author known for his pioneering work in positive psychology. He has served as president of the American Psychological Association and is a professor at the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on optimism, learned helplessn...
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Martin E. P. Seligman is an American psychologist, educator, and author known for his pioneering work in positive psychology. He has served as president of the American Psychological Association and is a professor at the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on optimism, learned helplessn...
Martin E. P. Seligman is an American psychologist, educator, and author known for his pioneering work in positive psychology. He has served as president of the American Psychological Association and is a professor at the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on optimism, learned helplessness, and well-being.
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