| Description |
xii, 470 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
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Series in positive psychology |
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Series in positive psychology.
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| Contents |
Contents note continued: 10.Experiential Processing and the Integration of Bright and Dark Sides of the Human Psyche / Melissa Holt -- 11.A Task-Focused Mind Is a Happy and Productive Mind: A Processing Perspective / Maya Tamir -- 12.Finding Positive Value in Human Consciousness: Conscious Thought Serves Participation in Society and Culture / Roy F. Baumeister -- V.Personality Perspectives -- 13.Personality Traits and the Potential of Positive Psychology / Robert R. McCrae -- 14.Character and Personality: Connections between Positive Psychology and Personality Psychology / Richard W. Robins -- 15.Personality Science and the Northern Tilt: As Positive as Possible Under the Circumstances / Brian R. Little -- 16.Why Gratitude Enhances Well-Being: What We Know, What we Need to Know / Anjali Mishra -- VI.Relationship Perspectives -- 17.The Positive Side of Close Relationships / Courtney L. Gosnell -- |
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Contents note continued: 18.Positive Relationship Science: A New Frontier for Positive Psychology? / Christine A. Ajayi -- 19.Coaching and Positive Psychology / Michael J. Cavanagh -- VII.Clinical Perspectives -- 20.The Dog Woman, Addie Bundren, and the Ninth Circle of Hell: Positive Psychology Should Be More Open to the Negative / Thomas E. Joiner Jr. -- 21.Meaning and Growth within Positive Psychology: Toward a More Complete Understanding / Crystal L. Park -- 22.Mindfulness and Positive Psychological Functioning / Emily L. B. Lykins -- VIII.Organizational Perspectives -- 23.Positive Psychological Capital in the Workplace: Where We Are and Where We Need to Go / Fred Luthans -- 24.Organizational Applications of Positive Psychology: Taking Stock and a Research/Practice Roadmap for the Future / Gurpal Minhas -- IX.Societal Perspectives -- 25.Place and Well-Being / Peter J. Rentfrow -- 26.Greater Happiness for a Greater Number: Is That Possible? If So, How? / Ruut Veenhoven -- |
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Contents note continued: 27.Positive Psychology as a Force for Social Change / Linda Woolston -- X.Summary Perspectives -- 28.What's Positive about Positive Psychology? Reducing Value-Bias and Enhancing Integration within the Field / Kennon M. Sheldon -- 29.To Celebrate Positive Psychology and Extend Its Horizons / Paul Rozin -- 30.Are We There Yet? What Happened on the Way to the Demise of Positive Psychology / Laura A. King -- 31.Positive Psychology in Historical and Philosophical Perspective: Predicting Its Future from the Past / Dean Keith Simonton |
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I.Introductory Perspectives -- 1.Positive Psychology: Where Did It Come From, Where is it Going? / Jeanne Nakamura -- 2.Challenges, Pitfalls, and Aspirations for Positive Psychology / Michael F. Steger -- II.Biological Perspectives -- 3.Positive Psychophysiology: The Body and Self-Regulation / Tory A. Eisenlohr-Moul -- 4.Positive Psychological States and Biological Processes / Elissa S. Epel -- 5.The Primary Process Affects in Human Development, Happiness, and Thriving / Jaak Panksepp -- III.Emotional Perspectives -- 6.Beyond Pleasure and Pain? Emotion Regulation and Positive Psychology / James J. Cross -- 7.The Positive Psychology of Positive Emotions: An Avuncular View / Jaime L. Kurtz -- 8.The Future of Emotions Research within Positive Psychology / Sy-Miin Chow -- IV.Social-Cognitive Perspectives -- 9.The Role of Hypo-egoic Self-Processes in Optimal Functioning and Subjective Well-Being / Jennifer Guadagno -- |
| Summary |
In Designing Positive Psychology, scholars in the areas of social, personality, clinical, biological, emotional, and applied psychology take stock of their fields, while bearing in mind the original manifesto and goals of the positive psychology movement. While providing honest, critical evaluations of the flaws and untapped potential of their fields of study, the contributors also design the optimal future of positive psychology by addressing gaps, biases, and methodological limitations, and exploring exciting new questions. --Book Jacket |
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Positive psychology exploded into public consciousness 10 years ago and has continued to capture attention around the world ever since. The movement promised to study positive human nature, using only the most rigorous scientific tools and theories. How well has this promise been fulfilled? This book evaluates the first decade of this fledgling field of study from the perspective of nearly every leading researcher in the field. -- |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Positive psychology.
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Psychology.
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Psychology -- methods.
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Attitude.
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Emotions.
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Personality.
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Psychophysiology -- methods.
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| Author |
Kashdan, Todd B., editor
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Sheldon, Kennon M. (Kennon Marshall), editor
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Steger, Michael F., editor
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| LC no. |
2010016830 |
| ISBN |
0195373588 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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9780195373585 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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