the scientific and practical explorations of human strengths Snyder, C. R. creator Lopez, Shane J. Pedrotti, Jennifer Teramoto. text bibliography cau 2015 2nd ed. monographic eng

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xxvi, 571 pages ; 23 cm 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. Shane J. Lopez, Gallup/Clifton Strengths School, Jennifer Teramoto Pedrotti, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, C.R. Snyder, University of Kansas, Lawrence. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Positive psychology Psychology 150.19/88 SNY Snyder, C. R. Thousand Oaks, Calif. : SAGE Publications, c2007 (DLC) 2006004955 9788132107507 140401 20220616152724.0