Screen LibraryPositive psychology : the scientific and practical explorations of human strengths /
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| Group Author: | ; |
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SAGE,
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| Publisher Address: | Thousand Oaks : |
| Publication Dates: | [2015] |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | Third edition. |
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| Carrier Form: | xxvi, 571 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| ISBN: |
9781452276434 (pbk. : alk. paper) : 1452276439 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| Index Number: | BF204 |
| CLC: | B842.6 |
| Call Number: | B842.6/S675/3rd ed. |
| Contents: | Welcome to positive psychology -- Eastern and western perspectives on positive psychology : how me + we = us might bridge the gap -- Classifications and measures of strengths and positive outcomes -- The role of culture in developing strengths and living well -- Living well at every stage of life -- 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 -- Seeing our futures through self-efficacy, optimism, and hope -- Wisdom and courage : characteristics of the wise and the brave -- Mindfulness, flow, and spirituality : in search of optimal experiences -- Empathy and egotism : portals to altruism, gratitude, and forgiveness -- Attachment, love, and flourishing relationships -- Balanced conceptualizations of mental health and behavior -- Preventing the bad and promoting the good -- Positive schooling and good work : the psychology of gainful employment and the education that gets us there -- The future of positive psychology : a conversation with between the authors. |