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Positive Psychology
The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths
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Positive Psychology
The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths
About this book
Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths offers comprehensive coverage of the science and application of positive emotions and human strengths such as empathy, altruism, gratitude, attachment, and love. Authors Jennifer Teramoto Pedrotti, Shane J. Lopez, Ryon C. McDermott, and C. R. Snyder bring positive psychology to life for students by showing how it can improve all phases of contemporary life. The fully revised Fifth Edition explores new examples and reflections on current events, new and emerging scholarship in the field, expanded coverage of the neurological and biological foundations of positive psychology, and a new focus on the diverse aspects of our society and the many strengths rooted in our multi-faceted cultures.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Acknowledgements
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Brief Contents
- Detailed Contents
- Preface
- Remembering Shane J. Lopez
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- Part I Looking At Psychology From a Positive Perspective
- 1 Welcome to Positive Psychology
- 2 Eastern and Western Perspectives on Positive Psychology: How “ME + WE = US” Might Bridge the Gap
- 3 Classification and Measurement in Positive Psychology
- Part II Positive Psychology in Context
- 4 The Role of Culture in Developing Strengths and Living Well
- 5 Living Well at Every Stage of Life
- Part III Positive Emotional States and Processes
- 6 The Principles of Pleasure: Understanding Positive Affect, Positive Emotions, Happiness, and Well-Being
- 7 Making the Most of Emotional Experiences: Emotional Approach Coping, Emotional Intelligence, Socioemotional Selectivity, and Emotional Storytelling
- Part IV States and Processes
- 8 Seeing Our Futures Through Self-Efficacy, Optimism, and Hope
- 9 Wisdom and Courage: Characteristics of the Wise and the Brave
- 10 Mindfulness, Flow, and Spirituality: In Search of Optimal Experiences
- Part V Prosocial Behavior
- 11 Empathy and Egotism: Portals to Altruism and Gratitude
- 12 Attachment, Love, Flourishing Relationships, and Forgiveness
- Part VI Understanding and Changing Human Behavior
- 13 Preventing the Bad and Promoting the Good
- Part VII Positive Environments
- 14 Positive Schooling and Good Work: The Psychology of Gainful Employment and the Education That Gets Us There
- Part VIII Finding Strengths in Others: Embodying Strengths in Everyday Life
- 15 The Future of Positive Psychology for the Public Good: A Dialogue Between the Authors
- Appendix - Remembering Shane: Real Strengths in a Real Person
- References
- Glossary
- Index