Which contemporary specialty follows in the footsteps of humanism by focusing on the qualities that enable people to be optimistic and resilient in times of stress?

a. positive psychology
b. existentialism
c. psychoanalysis
d. collectivist psychology


A

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology