Positive psychology originated in 1998, by Martin Seligman. Seligman and Csikszentmihalyi defined positive psychology as “They defined positive psychology as using psychological theory, research, and intervention techniques to understand the positive, adaptive, creative, and emotionally fulfilling aspects of human behavior.” (Seligman, et. Al, 2000, p.5) In recent research positive psychology has emphasized “the scientific study of optimal human functioning’’( Park, 2015 p.1645) Positive psychology is moving from only being associated with cognitive medicine. Aligning itself with other fields of medicine with the goal of promoting welling being, through positive psychology. Positive psychology has made an impact in cognitive medicine and general
