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Exploring Positive Psychology
The Science of Happiness and Well-Being
- 292 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF
Exploring Positive Psychology
The Science of Happiness and Well-Being
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- 1 An Introduction to Positive Psychology
- 2 Strengths
- 3 Flow
- 4 Resilience
- 5 Mindfulness
- 6 The Neuroscience of Positive Psychology
- 7 Storytelling and Positive Psychology
- 8 Positive Psychology in the Real World
- 9 The Road to Happiness
- 10 Finding Your Place within the World of Positive Psychology
- Glossary
- References and Further Reading
- Index
- About the Authors
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