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PublisherCambridge University Press

ISBN-101108460836

ISBN-139781108460835

eBay Product ID (ePID)11050080577

Product Key Features

Number of Pages400 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameScience and Application of Positive Psychology

Publication Year2021

SubjectGeneral, Social Psychology

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaPsychology

AuthorDavid B. Feldman, Jennifer S. Cheavens

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.8 in

Item Length9.7 in

Item Width7.4 in

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Intended AudienceCollege Audience

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Edition23

Reviews'Cheavens and Feldman are experts and provide an accessible yet thorough overview of the rapidly expanding field of positive psychology. This textbook will be a valuable resource for educators interested in teaching positive psychology, as well as researchers and clinicians who want to learn more about the current state of the field. The textbook highlights many of the myths and misunderstandings of positive psychology, and it also provides valuable exercises to help readers to understand how to apply the science of positive psychology in their own lives.' Matthew W. Gallagher, University of Houston

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal150.1988

Table Of ContentPreface; Part I. Introduction to the Field; 1. What Is Positive Psychology and Why Do We Need It?; 2. Myths and Misunderstandings about the Science of Positive Psychology; Part II. Positive Feelings and States; 3. Positive Emotional Experiences; 4. Transcendence: Meaning, Purpose, Spirituality, and Religion; 5. Present-Moment Focus: Mindfulness, Savoring, and Flow; Part III. Achievement and Personal Goals; 6. Talent and Giftedness; 7. Looking to the Future: Goals, Optimism, and Hope; Part IV. Personal Strengths and Psychological Assets; 8. Virtues, Values, and Character Strengths; 9. Successful Aging; Part V. Successful and Satisfying Relationships; 10. Love and Relationships; 11. Perspective-Taking: Gratitude and Forgiveness; 12. Prosocial Behavior; 13. Happiness and Success at Work: Positive Psychology in the Office and Beyond; 14. Positive Mental Health: Interventions and Initiatives; Glossary; References; Index.

SynopsisThis comprehensive and engaging textbook emphasizes the science of positive psychology. Bridging theory and practice, it connects up-to-date research with real-world examples and guides students to apply evidence-based practices in their own lives. It features major new topics such as spirituality, mindfulness, and positive relationships., Positive psychology tackles the big questions: What does it mean to live a 'good life'? What helps people to flourish and access their optimal potential? And how can we increase our capacities for joy, meaning, and hope? This engaging textbook emphasizes the science of positive psychology - students don't simply learn about positive psychology in the abstract, but instead are exposed to the fascinating research that supports its conclusions.Bridging theory and practice, this textbook connects up-to-date research with real-world examples and guides students to apply evidence-based practices in their own lives. Its comprehensive coverage includes major new topics, such as spirituality, therapeutic interventions, mindfulness, and positive relationships. Featured pedagogy includes 'Are You Sure about That?' boxes presenting methodological and statistical principles in context, and 'Practice Positive Psychology' activities to extend student learning, while online resources include lecture slides, a test bank, and an instructor manual.

LC Classification NumberBF204.6.S244 2021