Written by two leaders of the positive psychology initiative, this groundbreaking new text brings positive social science to life through a comprehensive review of the literature and well-crafted exercises that encourage readers to put positive psychology principles to the test. Positive Psychology covers western and eastern approaches to understanding human strengths, along with the cultural and developmental influences on positive functioning. Key approaches for measuring and enhancing strengths and capitalizing on positive experiences are described. Key Features: - Provides an in-depth discussion of science and applications associated with human strengths and positive emotions - Offers contents developed in coordination with syllabus recommendations being formulated by the Positive Psychology Network national task force - Includes pedagogical features such as chapter-opening quotes and introductions, over 50 case histories and special comments by leaders in the field, and Personal Mini-Experiments and Life Enhancement Strategies - An Instructors' Resources on CD-ROM is available to qualified adopters containing a test bank with 40-50 questions per chapter; two-page study guide chapter outline; two critical thinking questions; and suggestions on how to best use the mini-experiments from the book in the classroom with students.
Positive Psychology covers western and eastern approaches to understanding human strengths, along with the cultural and developmental influences on positive functioning. Key approaches for measuring and enhancing strengths and capitalizing on positive experiences are described.
Key Features:
- Provides an in-depth discussion of science and applications associated with human strengths and positive emotions
- Offers contents developed in coordination with syllabus recommendations being formulated by the Positive Psychology Network national task force
- Includes pedagogical features such as chapter-opening quotes and introductions, over 50 case histories and special comments by leaders in the field, and Personal Mini-Experiments and Life Enhancement Strategies
- An Instructors' Resources on CD-ROM is available to qualified adopters containing a test bank with 40-50 questions per chapter; two-page study guide chapter outline; two critical thinking questions; and suggestions on how to best use the mini-experiments from the book in the classroom with students.
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