Positive Psychology For Dummies (Paperback)

Why do some people achieve greater success and happiness than others? The key is positive psychology. For most of its history, psychology has focused mainly on the darker side of human behaviour - depression, anxiety, psychosis and psychopathic behaviour. In 1998, Martin Seligman became president of the American Psychological Association and inspired a movement to focus on the positives in human behaviour. Positive Psychology For Dummies : Taps into the burgeoning media focus on happiness and positive mental attitude Provides key information on the origins, theory, methods, practitioners and results of positive psychology Demonstrates how to understand what makes you tick, how to hone positive emotions and how to use positive philosophy for success in both your personal and working lives. Is perfect for a wide audience, from those wanting to get more out of their life, to psychology students or counsellors About the author Gladeana McMahon is co-author of Performance Coaching For Dummies . She is regarded as one of the UK's top ten coaches. Averil Leimon is co-author of Performance Coaching For Dummies . She is a business psychologist and a leading UK leadership coach.

General

Imprint:	John Wiley & Sons
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2009
Authors:	A Leimon
Dimensions:	239 x 188 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	288
ISBN-13:	978-0-470-72136-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Self-help & practical interests > Popular psychology > General Promotions Books > Promotion > For Dummies > Psychology Books > Promotion > For Dummies > Self-Help Books > Promotion > For Dummies > Social Studies
LSN:	0-470-72136-7
Barcode:	9780470721360

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