Positive Psychology
The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths

Fifth Edition

Jennifer Teramoto Pedrotti - California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, USA
Shane J. Lopez - University of Kansas, Lawrence, USA, Gallup/Clifton Strengths School
Ryon C. McDermott - University of Southern Alabama
C. R. Snyder - University of Kansas, Lawrence, USA

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Health Psychology | Health Psychology | Positive Psychology

January 2024 | 552 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths offers comprehensive coverage of the science and application of positive emotions and human strengths such as empathy, altruism, gratitude, attachment, and love. Authors Jennifer Teramoto Pedrotti, Shane J. Lopez, Ryon C. McDermott, and C. R. Snyder bring positive psychology to life for students by showing how it can improve all phases of contemporary life. The fully revised Fifth Edition explores new examples and reflections on current events, new and emerging scholarship in the field, expanded coverage of the neurological and biological foundations of positive psychology, and a new focus on the diverse aspects of our society and the many strengths rooted in our multi-faceted cultures.

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Part I • Looking at Psychology from A Positive Perspective

Chapter 1 • Welcome to Positive Psychology

Chapter 2 • Eastern and Western Perspectives on Positive Psychology: How “ME + WE = US” Might Bridge the Gap

Chapter 3 • Classifications and Measurement in Positive Psychology

Part II • Positive Psychology in Context

Chapter 4 • The Role of Culture in Developing Strengths and Living Well

Chapter 5 • Living Well at Every Stage of Life

Part III • Positive Emotional States and Processes

Chapter 6 • The Principles of Pleasure: Understanding Positive Affect, Positive Emotions, Happiness, and Well-Being

Chapter 7 • Making the Most of Emotional Experiences: Emotion-Focused Coping, Emotional Intelligence, Socioemotional Selectivity, and Emotional Storytelling

Part IV • Positive Cognitive States and Processes

Chapter 8 • Seeing Our Futures Through Self-Efficacy, Optimism, and Hope

Chapter 9 • Wisdom and Courage: Characteristics of the Wise and the Brave

Chapter 10 • Mindfulness, Flow, and Spirituality: In Search of Optimal Experiences

Part V • Prosocial Behavior

Chapter 11 • Empathy and Egotism: Portals to Altruism and Gratitude

Chapter 12 • Attachment, Love, Flourishing Relationships, and Forgiveness

Part VI • Understanding and Changing Human Behavior

Chapter 13 • Preventing the Bad and Promoting the Good

Part VII • Positive Environments

Chapter 14 • Positive Schooling and Good Work: The Psychology of Gainful Employment and the Education That Gets Us There

Part VIII • Finding Strengths in Others: Embodying Strengths in Everyday Life

Chapter 15 • The Future of Positive Psychology for the Public Good: A Dialogue Between the Authors

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"[…] a comprehensive textbook on Positive Psychology that incorporates the historical and cultural aspects of psychology, and provides a framework for where positive psychology fits within our current culture. The text provides a balance of research, relevant examples, and thought-provoking activities for students."

Tamara Davis

Marymount University

"Comprehensive, well researched, evidence-based text on principles of positive psychology with mini-experiments for students to apply the material within their own lives for improved learning."

Barbara Walker

University of Cincinnati

The book cover the overall perspective of Positive Psychology and it can be linked to Organizational Management issues. Our course CQC7053- Positive Psychology for Managers consist of 2 occurrence and each class target number of students is 40.

Dr Safiah Omar

Faculty of Business and Acountancy, University of Malaya

February 13, 2024

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Key features

NEW TO THIS EDITION:

A broader definition of culture as a contextualizing factor in the discussion of strengths is developed throughout the text with special consideration of facets such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, generation, nation of origin, socioeconomic status, and gender, among others.
New and updated content covers current events and new scholarship, particularly in the areas of neuroscience, biology, and cultural context.
Streamlined organization allows for better connections between topics to enhance readability.
Updated Personal Mini-Experiments and Life Enhancement Strategies help students from diverse backgrounds broaden and enhance their inherent and learned strengths.

KEY FEATURES:

Coverage of Western and Eastern approaches to understanding human strengths explores cultural and developmental influences on positive functioning.
Personal Mini-Experiments help readers apply the practice of positive psychology to their daily lives.
Life Enhancement Strategies suggest changes that can be implemented quickly and easily to help readers attain greater connections with others, pursue meaning in their lives, and experience increased life satisfaction.
Case histories and comments from leaders in the field illustrate key concepts as they apply to real life.
In-depth discussions of science and applications of positive psychology explore various positive conditions, such as empathy, altruism, gratitude, attachment, and love.

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Chapter 1. WELCOME TO POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

Chapter 2. EASTERN AND WESTERN PERSPECTIVES ON POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

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The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths

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