Positive psychology is a branch of psychology focused on the character strengths and behaviors that allow individuals to build a life of meaning and purpose—to move beyond surviving to flourishing.

And since the 1990s, a whole branch of psychology—positive psychology—has been dedicated to pinning it down. More than simply positive mood, happiness is a state of well-being that encompasses ...

"And that is only true of a branch of psychology, which is clinical psychology. There are many other branches of the modern discipline of psychology." For instance, some psychology degree holders ...