How does the focus of earlier major movements in psychology contrast with that of positive psychology?


General psychology studies behavior, mental processes, and brain functions, while positive psychology emphasizes human growth and fulfillment.


Earlier movements in psychology were considered more scientific and relied heavily on empirical data, while positive psychology is a softer science and anecdotal in nature.


Both earlier major movements and positive psychology use a medical model in the study of human behavior.


Earlier movements in psychology were only interested in the study of psychological disorders, while positive psychology is concerned with happiness.