Martin Seligman advocates positive psychology, which focuses on topics such as: A)optimism. B) projection. C) the Barnum effect. D) external locus of control. E) free association.

• A)optimism.

Explanation:

Optimism is learned by consciously challenging negative talk. The work of Merlin Seligman has prompted the development and emergence of positive psychology as an alternative to historical perspective of human behavior. It regards human strengths and how people can flourish and be successful. Optimism is more an explanatory style which resides in the way people explain causes of events.