Human Behaviour 700220: Positive Psychology Reading Analysis

This assignment presents an analysis of a reading on positive psychology, focusing on its core tenets and applications. The author identifies the central thesis as positive psychology's emphasis on a constructive approach to life's challenges, complementing traditional psychology by highlighting positive attributes. Evidence supporting this thesis is drawn from references to established authors in the field, reinforcing the focus on positive aspects of human life. The personal view expressed is that positive psychology broadens the understanding of psychology and offers valuable tools for future psychologists and counselors to identify and utilize clients' strengths. The analysis also connects positive psychology to real-world applications, such as its integration into US military training and UK schools, underscoring its practical relevance. This assignment showcases critical thinking and application of positive psychology principles.

Running head: INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN BEHAVIOR
Introduction to Human Behavior
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Thesis
The central statement of the author is that positive psychology constitutes the idea of a
positive approach towards the various challenges posed by life. The article is also based on the
thesis statement that the branch of positive psychology accentuates the traditional psychology.
Positive approach to psychology strives to shed light on the other important aspects of life. The
article also endeavors to argue that it is the study of the innumerable positive attributes that
determines the success of individuals (Positivepsychologyinstitute.com.au 2012).
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Evidence
In order to justify the stance and thesis statement, the authors conjure the evidence from
the references to the views of the preceding authors. For instance, in certain sections of the
article, references to other authors can be found that justifies the parent claim of the article
(Positivepsychologyinstitute.com.au 2012). The cross-reference to the ideas of Lyubomirsky,
2007, reinforces the fact that positive psychology is focused on the positive and important
aspects of human life (Positivepsychologyinstitute.com.au 2012).
It has to be agreed that the thesis is relevant and helps in understanding the crux of
positive psychology.

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Personal View
The argument presented throughout the article strives to present the characteristics and
importance of positive psychology in enlisting and prioritizing the positive attributes vested in
life. I think that the ideas presented in the article serve to broaden the generic perception of
psychology. The acquired information about the arenas of ‘positive psychology’ will assist in the
future career as a psychologist and counsellor. The knowledge of the various applications of
psychology can assist the clients in tracing the personal strengths.
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Evidence
The article argues that positive psychology assists in focusing upon and improving the
positive attributes and strengths. BBC News had captured that US soldiers are often trained to
practice and imbibe positive psychology (Gorvett 2016). This paves the way for the focus on the
positive and developmental aspects. Positive psychology is taught even in UK schools.

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References
Gorvett, Z 2016, Why it pays to be grumpy and bad-tempered. [online] Bbc.com. Available at:
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20160809-why-it-pays-to-be-grumpy-and-bad-tempered
[Accessed 16 Mar. 2019].
Positivepsychologyinstitute.com.au, 2012, What is Positive Psychology. [online]
Positivepsychologyinstitute.com.au. Available at:
http://www.positivepsychologyinstitute.com.au/what_is_positive_psychology.html [Accessed 16
Mar. 2019].