Martin Seligman
American psychologist, founder of positive psychology. Known for research on learned helplessness and optimism.
Books
- Learned Optimism (1990)
Seligman shows that pessimism is a learned habit that can be changed, and presents cognitive techniques for cultivating an optimistic explanatory style.
- Authentic Happiness (2002)
Seligman presents the framework of positive psychology: positive emotions, engagement, and meaning as pillars of well-being.
Experiments
- Learned Helplessness (1967)