Module Two Journal 2 PSY560.docx Mod 2 Selected Theorist: Dr. Martin Seligman Evaluat

Module Two Journal 2 PSY560.docx  Mod 2  Selected Theorist:   Dr. Martin Seligman  Evaluation of Research Sources  A majority of the found sources support the selected theory of positive psychology. Some sources are directly written by Dr. Martin Seligman, providing direct insight regarding positive psychology, and findings. Other secondary sources evaluate the theories from Seligman, and incorporate findings into various settings related to personality development and traits. Only a few of the sources have presented the needed criteria. More experimental-based articles must be found to further explore contemporary relevance to other personality theories. This will allow further understanding of the validity of main points from Seligmans theory.  Historical Context  When Martin Seligman became elected as the president of the American Psychological Association in 1998, positive psychology launched as a scientific study. P