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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 by Mihály Csíkszentmihályi (“MEE-high CHEEK-sent-mi-ha-yee”), the originator of the concept of “flow,” and Martin Seligman. For 10 points, name this adjective that names a branch of psychology focused on improving people’s quality of life. ■END■ (10[2]0[3])

ANSWER: positive [accept positive psychology or second-wave positive psychology; accept positive illusions]
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Dennis Yang (DII)Michigan BKenyon1240
Aidan Jordan (DII)KenyonMichigan B1240
Matthew Lam (DII)Ohio State BCedarville1240
Johanna Angell (DII)CedarvilleOhio State B12410
Simon Zimmerman (DII)Ohio State AMichigan A12410