Explore the evolution and potential of modern psychology in this thought-provoking TED-Ed talk by Martin Seligman. Delve into the field's shift beyond the disease model, examining its victories and costs. Discover the concept of positive psychology and its scientific foundations. Learn about three types of "happy" lives: the pleasant life, the good life, and the meaningful life. Understand positive interventions and their impact on well-being. Gain insights into Seligman's vision for psychology's future and his optimistic outlook on the field's potential to enhance human flourishing.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Good Two Victories of the Disease Model
Science of Mental Illness
Not Good Three Costs of the Disease Model
What is Positive Psychology?
Science of Positive Psychology
Three "Happy" Lives
The Pleasant Life
The Good Life
The Meaningful Life
Positive Interventions
The Vision & The Charge 11th Reason for Optimism
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