| LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CONTROL NUMBER |
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| LC control number |
2014012082 |
| INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER |
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| International Standard Book Number |
9781452276434 |
| DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER |
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| Call number |
150.19/88 |
| MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME |
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| Authors |
Lopez, Shane J. |
| TITLE STATEMENT |
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| Title |
Positive psychology : |
| Subtitle |
the scientific and practical explorations of human strengths |
| Statement of responsibility, etc |
Shane J. Lopez; Jennifer Teramoto Pedrotti; C.R. Snyder |
| EDITION STATEMENT |
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| Edition |
3rd ed. |
| PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) |
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| Place of publication |
Los Angeles : |
| Publisher |
SAGE, |
| Date |
c2015. |
| PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION |
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| Extent |
xxvi, 571 p. : |
| Other Details |
ill. ; |
| Size |
24 cm. |
| CONTENTS |
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| 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. |
| SUMMARY |
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| Summary |
A good introduction to the subject with some useful sections on resilience, culture, happiness, emotions, and mindfulness' - Mr Peter Hammond, University of Teesside. |
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| Topical Heading |
Positive psychology |
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| Topical Heading |
Psychology |
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Pedrotti, Jennifer Teramoto |
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| Name |
Snyder, C.R. |
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