How might the framework of positive psychology influence the questions that a researcher asks?

a. A positive psychology researcher would be interested in the causes of mental illness.
b. A positive psychology researcher would be interested in alleviating psychological distress.
c. A positive psychology researcher would be interested in how resilience reduces the likelihood of an individual developing depression.
d. A positive psychology researcher would be interested in all aspects of mental illness prevention.


Answer: c. A positive psychology researcher would be interested in how resilience reduces the likelihood of an individual developing depression.

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