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Martin Seligman
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1942– · American psychologist and writer

Also known as: M E P Seligman, M Seligman, Martin E P Seligman, Martin Elias Peter Seligman, Seligman, Seligman M

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Known works

  • The optimistic child (1995)
  • Flourish
  • Learned helplessness
  • Helplessness (1975)
  • Authentic Happiness