Positive Psychology : The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths
ISBN: 9781412990622 | 1412990629
Edition: 2ndFormat: Paperback
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
Pub. Date: 9/14/2010
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Snyder, Lopez, and Pedrotti offer comprehensive coverage of the science and application of positive psychology and present new frameworks for understanding positive emotions and human strengths. The authors bring positive psychology to life by tackling issues such as how positive psychology can help improve schooling and the workplace, as well as promote cooperative lifestyles among people. Further, the book covers Western and Eastern approaches to understanding human strengths, along with the cultural and developmental influences on positive f... MORE
| Preface | |
| Looking at Psychology From a Positive Perspective | |
| Welcome to Positive Psychology | |
| Eastern and Western Perspectives on Positive Psychology | |
| Classifications and Measures of Strengths and Positive Outcomes | |
| Positive Psychology in Context | |
| Developing Strengths and Living Well in a Cultural Context | |
| Living Well at Every Stage of Life | |
| Positive Emotional States and Processes | |
| The Principles of Pleasure: Understanding Positive Affect, Positive Emotions, Happiness, and Well-Being | |
| Making the Most of Emotional Experiences: Emotion-Focused Coping, Emotional Intelligence, Socioemotional Selectivity, and Emotional Storytelling | |
| Positive Cognitive States and Processes | |
| Seeing Our Futures Through Self-Efficacy, Optimism, and Hope | |
| Wisdom and Courage: Two Universal Virtues | |
| Mindfulness, Flow, and Spirituality: In Search of Optimal Experiences | |
| Prosocial Behavior | |
| Empathy and Egotism: Portals to Altruism, Gratitude, and Forgiveness | |
| Attachment, Love, and Flourishing Relationships | |
| Understanding and Changing Human Behavior | |
| Balanced Conceptualizations of Mental Health and Behavior | |
| Interceding to Prevent the Bad and Enhance the Good | |
| Positive Environments | |
| Positive Schooling | |
| Good Work: The Psychology of Gainful Employment | |
| The Me/We Balance: Building Better Communities | |
| A Positive Look at the Future of Psychology | |
| Going Positive | |
| References | |
| Author Index | |
| Subject Index | |
| About the Authors | |
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