Positive psychology is a movement that emphasizes what is right
with people rather than what is wrong with them. Most of psychology
tends to focus on negatives and mental illness. Positive psychology
is an attempt to redress the balance and focus on the positive
aspects of life (human strengths and virtues that are found in the
happiest people).
Positive psychology development programs are becoming
commonplace in businesses, schools, and places of worship. Social
scientists have learned more about how people respond to emotional
experiences in productive ways. They now know more than they once
did about curbing the effects of negative emotions, about making
the most of positive emotions, and about how these practices lead
to positive life outcomes. Given these discoveries, this set
addresses the strengths, emotions, positive growth, and human
flourishing of positive psychology. The essays expose the reader to
the psychological findings that will shape positive psychology for
decades to come. Each chapter is written with the goal of bringing
research in positive psychology to life for the reader. The
real-world implications of scholarship are communicated via
anecdotes and case studies.
General
Imprint: |
Praeger Publishers Inc
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
August 2008 |
First published: |
August 2008 |
Editors: |
Shane J. Lopez
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Dimensions: |
244 x 157 x 82mm (L x W x H) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
888 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-275-99350-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
General
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LSN: |
0-275-99350-7 |
Barcode: |
9780275993504 |
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