Positive psychology is one of the newestbranches of psychologyto emerge.

This particular area of psychology focuses on how to help human beings prosper and lead healthy, happy lives.

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Positive psychology, on the other hand, is the scientific study of what makes people thrive.

Psychology Today.What is positive psychology, and what is it not?

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