Carol Ryff and Positive Psychology

Abstract

Positive psychology is a new movement in the study of human behavior in a way that is fundamentally different from what prevailed in classical psychology studies. But complements with it to arrive at a holistic idea that requires understanding the nature of behavior, and thus being able to control and control it towards the desired destination through interventionist programs (Mushari, 2014:218). On the educational side, many psychologists have confirmed that positive psychology plays a role in the educational process s motivation, self-confidence and positive emotions, making them more optimistic, flexible and hopeful in the future. Positive psychology plays an important role in interventionist research such as prevention and treatment by supporting the student in general and the disruptive in particular and developing his personality and strengths from optimism, courage, honesty and perseverance. This method is more effective and important than focusing on treating a student's disorder or vulnerability or finding solutions to his or her problem. In addition, positive promotion is better and more important than negative promotion, especially in the field of education, because positive reinforcement contributes more to the treatment of behavioral problems related to the academic aspect such as academic delay, dispersion, and poor concentration (Trejensen, et. al., 2004: 164-171).