Martin Elias Peter Seligman (/ ˈsɛlɪɡmən /; born August 12, 1942) is an American psychologist, educator, and author of self-help books. Seligman is a strong promoter within the scientific …

Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman is the Director of the Penn Positive Psychology Center and Zellerbach Family Professor of Psychology in the Penn Department of Psychology.

Jul 1, 2025 · Martin Seligman is a prominent psychologist known for founding positive psychology, focusing on strengths & fostering wellbeing. His theory of learned helplessness shifted …

Seligman explores the concept of engagement, which involves being fully immersed in activities that provide a sense of flow and absorption. He discusses how engaging in activities that align …

Seligman analyzes presidential elections and concludes that the more optimistic candidate usually wins. He predicts that the Enlightenment belief in reason, science, and progress will win out.

Talk details This talk was presented at an official TED conference. Martin Seligman is the founder of positive psychology, a field of study that examines healthy states, such as happiness, …

Martin E. P. Seligman is the Zellerbach Family Professor of Psychology and director of the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania, where he focuses on positive …

Aug 11, 2023 · Martin Seligman, psychologist and author of self-help books, is known for his theory of learned helplessness and his work in positive psychology.

Jan 5, 2025 · Martin Seligman is widely regarded as one of the most influential psychologists of our time, with his work spanning foundational discoveries in learned helplessness to the …

Seligman currently serves as an arbitrator for private and public sector labor disputes. Mr. Seligman is a graduate of Rutgers College, the Graduate School of Social Work at Rutgers …