Martin Seligman
American psychologist and educator
Martin Elias Peter Seligman is an American psychologist, educator, and author of self-help books. Seligman is a strong promoter within the scientific community of his theories of well-being and positive psychology. His theory of learned... Wikipedia
Born: 1942 (age 81 years), Albany, NY
Education: University of Pennsylvania (1967) and Princeton University
Known for: Positive psychology; Learned helplessness
Awards: Joseph Zubin Award (1997) and APA Award for Lifetime Contributions to Psychology (2017)
Spouse: Mandy McCarthy (m. 1988) and Kerry Mueller (m. 1964–1978)
Books
Authentic Happiness
2002
Learned Optimism
1990
Flourish
2011
Character Strengths and Virtues: A Handbook and Classification
2004
Learned Helplessness: A Theory for the Age of Personal Control
1993
What You Can Change and What You Can't: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment
1994