Description
Book SynopsisThe third edition of Positive Psychology is an accessible introduction to this rapidly growing field.
It covers all major positive psychology topics including wellbeing, character strengths, optimism, gratitude, savouring, flow, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, creativity, giftedness, wisdom, growth mindset, grit, self-esteem, self-efficacy, adaptive defence mechanisms, functional coping strategies, positive relationships, and positive psychology interventions. Positive Psychology retains all of the features that made previous editions so popular, including:
Learning objectives
Accounts of major theories
Reviews of relevant research
Self-assessment questionnaires
Self-development exercises
Chapter summaries
Key term definitions
Research questions for student projects
Essay questions for student assignments
Personal development questions for student exercises
Relevant web ma
Trade Review
Praise for the second edition:
"This succinct compilation of some of the important ideas and findings in Positive Psychology provides a handy reference for those new to the field and a useful taster for those who wish to delve more deeply."
Felicia A Huppert, Professor University of Cambridge, UK
"This book offers an empirically based, rigorously scientific approach to a rapidly changing and expanding field. Undergraduates and graduate students will much appreciate the accessible presentation, ample graphics, and personal development questions, while professionals will be pleased with the up-to-date, sensible coverage of this thoroughly revised edition. The next generation of positive psychology textbooks has arrived!"
Grant Rich, University of Alaska, USA
Table of Contents1. Positive psychology and wellbeing; 2. Goals and strengths; 3. Gratitude, hope and optimism; 4. Savouring, flow, and mindfulness; 5. Emotional intelligence; 6. Giftedness, creativity, and wisdom; 7. Positive self; 8. Positive relationships; 9. Positive psychology interventions
