“The drive to resist compulsion is more important in wild animals than sex, food, or water... The drive for competence or to resist compulsion is a drive to avoid helplessness.”
Quote by Martin Seligman
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Martin Seligman
Martin Seligman is a renowned psychologist born on August 12, 1942. He has made significant contributions to the field of positive psychology, often regarded as one of the pioneers in the discipline. more
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