1. An Internal Locus of Control has been linked with: Higher school achievement Being more independent Better health Less depression Better able to delay gratification Better cope with stress Better able to cope with marital problems. 1

2. Evaluating the Social-Cognitive Perspective Critics say that social-cognitive psychologists pay a lot of attention to the situation and pay less attention to the individual, his unconscious mind, his emotions, and his genetics. The social-cognitive perspective on personality sensitizes researchers to the effects of situations on and by individuals. It builds on learning and cognition research. 2

3. Positive Psychology Positive psychology, like humanistic psychology, attempts to foster human fulfillment. Positive psychology is the scientific study of optimal human functioning. It aims to discover and promote strengths and virtues that enable human beings and communities to thrive Martin Seligman Courtesy of Martin E.P. Seligman, PhD Director, Positive Psychology Center/ University of Pennsylvania 3

4. Behavior Behavior emerges from an interplay of external and internal influences. 4