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Title Psychology of optimism / Phyllis R. Brandt, editor
Published New York : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., [2011]

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Description 1 online resource
Series Psychology of emotions, motivations and actions
Psychology of emotions, motivations, and actions series.
Contents Relationship between Dispositional Optimism and Musculoskeletalpain : An Analysis of the Role of Optimism in Health Related Quality of Life among Health Care Professionals with Musculoskeletal Pain -- A Mixed Method Approach to Optimism Research -- Genetic Influences on Optimism and Its Relationship to Mental Health -- Optimism : Its Benefits and Deficits on Individuals' Behaviors -- "Is Optimism Good for Your Health?" The Role of Optimism in Adolescent Life and Health -- Is Legal Responsibility More Important than Simple Prior Accident in Reducing Unrealistic Optimism in the Area of Driving? -- Does Comparative Optimism Result from a Conscious Strategy of Self-Presentation? -- Understanding Optimism as an Emotional Response to the Future -- Automatic Optimism : The Role of Desire in Judgments about the Likelihood of Future Events
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher
Subject Optimism.
PSYCHOLOGY -- Movements -- General.
Optimism
Optimismus.
Form Electronic book
Author Brandt, Phyllis R., editor
LC no. 2020679750
ISBN 9781617288104
1617288101