According to Haggbloom et al.'s study of the most eminent psychologists of the 20th century, Seligman was the 13th most frequently cited psychologist in introductory psychology textbooks throughout the century, as well as the 31st most eminent overall.<ref>Haggbloom, S.J. et al. (2002). The 100 Most Eminent Psychologists of the 20th Century. ''Review of General Psychology''. Vol. 6, No. 2, 139–15.</ref>

According to Haggbloom et al.'s study of the most eminent psychologists of the 20th century, Seligman was the 13th most frequently cited psychologist in introductory psychology textbooks throughout the century, as well as the 31st most eminent overall.<ref>Haggbloom, S.J. et al. (2002). The 100 Most Eminent Psychologists of the 20th Century. ''Review of General Psychology''. Vol. 6, No. 2, 139–15.</ref>

Seligman is the Zellerbach Family Professor of Psychology in the [[University of Pennsylvania]]'s Department of Psychology. He was previously the Director of the Clinical Training Program in the department. Seligman was elected President of the [[American Psychological Association]] by the widest margin in its history and served in that capacity during the 1998 term.<ref>[http://www.apa.org/about/paspres.html List of APA Presidents]</ref> He is the founding editor-in-chief of ''Prevention and Treatment Magazine'' (the APA electronic journal), and is on the board of advisers of ''Parents (magazine)|Parents''.

Seligman is the Zellerbach Family Professor of Psychology in the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Psychology. He was previously the Director of the Clinical Training Program in the department. Seligman was elected President of the [[American Psychological Association]] by the widest margin in its history and served in that capacity during the 1998 term.<ref>[http://www.apa.org/about/paspres.html List of APA Presidents]</ref> He is the founding editor-in-chief of ''Prevention and Treatment Magazine'' (the APA electronic journal), and is on the board of advisers of ''Parents (magazine)|Parents''.

Seligman has written about positive psychology topics such as ''The Optimistic Child'', ''Child's Play'', ''Learned Optimism'', and, in 2002, ''Authentic Happiness''.

Seligman has written about positive psychology topics such as ''The Optimistic Child'', ''Child's Play'', ''Learned Optimism'', and, in 2002, ''Authentic Happiness''.

Positive psychology and its applications have come under criticism from clergy, academics, and other writers.  Author and former [[New York Times]] correspondent [[Chris Hedges]] described it as "a quack science that throws a smoke screen over corporate domination, abuse and greed."  Hedges and others have noted the large corporate and foundation contributions Seligman has garnered for his work with positive psychology as well as a sole-source contract with the [[U.S. Army]] worth $31 million over three years which Seligman secured for his Positive Psychology Center in 2010.<ref>Leopold, J. (n.d.). Army's "Spiritual Fitness" Test Comes Under Fire. Truthout. Retrieved January 5, 2011, from [http://www.truth-out.org/armys-fitness-test-designed-psychologist-who-inspired-cias-torture-program-under-fire66577 Truthout]</ref>

Positive psychology and its applications have come under criticism from clergy, academics, and other writers.  Author and former [[New York Times]] correspondent [[Chris Hedges]] described it as "a quack science that throws a smoke screen over corporate domination, abuse and greed."  Hedges and others have noted the large corporate and foundation contributions Seligman has garnered for his work with positive psychology as well as a sole-source contract with the [[U.S. Army]] worth $31 million over three years which Seligman secured for his Positive Psychology Center in 2010.<ref>Leopold, J. (n.d.). Army's "Spiritual Fitness" Test Comes Under Fire. Truthout. Retrieved January 5, 2011, from [http://www.truth-out.org/armys-fitness-test-designed-psychologist-who-inspired-cias-torture-program-under-fire66577 Truthout]</ref>