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An emphasis on meaning defines a “second-wave” movement titled for this adjective promoted by the Canadian academic Paul Wong. A set of three “illusions” named for this adjective posited by Taylor and Brown include self-aggrandizement and an illusion of control. A handbook abbreviated CSV co-authored by Christopher Peterson promotes a subfield named for this adjective in implicit contrast to the DSM. The findings of a subfield named for this adjective are summarized in the acronym PERMA, which was coined in the book Flourish. That subfield named for this adjective has been promoted (10[1])by Mihály Csíkszentmihályi (“MEE-high CHEEK-sent-mi-ha-yee”), the originator of the concept of “flow,” and Martin Seligman. For 10 points, (10[1])name this adjective that names a branch of psychology focused on improving people’s quality of life. ■END■ (10[2]0[5])

ANSWER: positive [accept positive psychology or second-wave positive psychology; accept positive illusions]
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Kevin ParkClaremont AMichigan State A9110
Cameron WilliamsAppalachian StateTexas A&M A10710
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Roan DowlingIowa ATexas A1240
Kathy LiangRice AIowa B1240
Anwitha VempaliIowa BRice A1240
Cormac BeirneSorbonneUW A1240
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Dwight SolanoTexas A&M BUBC A12410