An approach between positive psychology and positive behavioral support
Abstract
Positive psychology and positive behavioral support have different origins; however, they address similar goals. In this work, positive psychology and PBS are described, as well as some critical views. Subsequently, through Carr, a pioneer of the positive behavioral support, the rapprochement between both models is addressed. For its part, positive psychology is including people with disabilities, according to two positive psychology and disability manuals; previously, according to these, people with disabilities were not included in the model. On the other hand, the theories of two authors, Wright (2005) and Pinker (2012), who explain the evolution of today’s society towards positive values are also described. In part, this evolution explains the good reception of positive psychologies. Finally, the contextual and social vision could be the main contribution of the positive behavioral support to positive psychology. Changes in environments and social relationships have been central themes for the positive behavioral support; undoubtedly, for positive psychology as well, however, its main contribution focuses on intrapsychic factors.
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