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>