Part 1: Comparing Positive Psychology

Compare and contrast positive psychology and clinical psychology. First, identify at least two ways in which the subareas are similar. Next, identify at least two ways in which they are different.

Part 2: Birds of a Feather or Opposites Attract?

There are times when conventional wisdoms are based in science, but, other times, there is little research to support the popular notions. Additionally, there are times when conventional wisdoms are contradictory. You've probably heard the sayings "Birds of a feather flock together" and "Opposites attract" in reference to interpersonal relationships. So, which is true? In other words, do we tend to form relationships with people who are similar to ourselves, or are we attracted to people who are different from ourselves?

Write some sentences about which saying you think is true before looking into the matter. Next, do a little researchto determine which saying is actually supported by science. Write a paragraph summarizing your findings. Be sure to include the sources that you found that support your claims, usingcitations inAPA format.. This writing assignment is not intended to be a lengthy research paper. Instead, it is intended to get you to do very brief literature review and come to a conclusion on the topic. Lastly, write about whether or not the research findings are representative of your own experience in relationships.