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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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Contents
Part I • Looking at Psychology from A Positive Perspective
Chapter 1 • Welcome to Positive Psychology
Going From the Negative to the Positive
Positive Psychology Seeks a Balanced, More Complete View of Human Functioning
Where We are Now and What We Will Ask
A Guide to This Book
The Big Picture
Key Terms
Chapter 2 • Eastern and Western Perspectives on Positive Psychology: How "ME + WE = US" Might Bridge the Gap
A Matter of Perspective
Historical and Philosophical Traditions
Summary of Eastern and Western Philosophies
East Meets West
Individualism: the Psychology of Me
Collectivism: The Psychology of We
Factors Impacting How Strengths Manifest in Me vs We Cultures
Exemplar Constructs in Individualist and Collectivist Cultures
Me/We Balance: the Positive Psychology of Us
Final Thoughts
Where We are Going: From Me to We to Us
Appendix: The Need For Uniqueness Scale
Key Terms
Chapter 3 • Classifications and Measurement in Positive Psychology
Gallup's Clifton Strengths Finder
The Via Classification of Strengths
Issues of Cultural Equivalence
Measurement in Positive Psychology: a Guide
Key Terms
Note
Part II • Positive Psychology in Context
Chapter 4 • The Role of Culture in Developing Strengths and Living Well
Culture and Psychology
Historical Treatment of Strengths and Culture
Positive Psychology: Culture is Everywhere
Putting Positive Psychology in a Cultural Context
Final Thoughts on the Complexity of Cultural Influences
Key Terms
Chapter 5 • Living Well at Every Stage of Life
Resilience at Every age
Fostering Positive Youth Development
The Life Tasks of Adulthood
Toward a More Developmental Focus in Positive Psychology
Key Terms
Part III • Positive Emotional States and Processes
Chapter 6 • The Principles of Pleasure: Understanding Positive Affect, Positive Emotions, Happiness, and Well-Being
Defining Emotional Terms
Distinguishing the Positive and the Negative
Positive Emotions: Expanding the Repertoire of Pleasure
Happiness and Subjective Well-Being: Living A Pleasurable Life
Moving Toward the Positive
Key Terms
Chapter 7 • Making the Most of Emotional Experiences: Emotion-Focused Coping, Emotional Intelligence, Socioemotional Selectivity, and Emotional Storytelling
Emotion-Focused Coping: Discovering the Adaptive Potential of Emotional Approach
Emotional Intelligence: Learning the Skills that Make A Difference
Socioemotional Selectivity: Focusing in Later Life on Positive Emotions and Emotion-Related Goals
Emotional Storytelling: The Pennebaker Paradigm as A Means of Processing Intense Negative Emotions
Working with Emotions to Bring about Positive Change
Key Terms
Part IV • Positive Cognitive States and Processes
Chapter 8 • Seeing Our Futures Through Self-Efficacy, Optimism, and Hope
Fascination with the Future
Self-Efficacy
Optimism
Hope
Appendix A: A Summary of Hope Theories
Key Terms
Note
Chapter 9 • Wisdom and Courage: Characteristics of the Wise and the Brave
Wisdom and Courage: Two of A Kind
Theories of Wisdom
Becoming and Being Wise
Theories of Courage
Becoming and Being Courageous
Courage Research
Finding Wisdom and Courage in Daily Life
The Value of Wisdom and Courage
Key Terms
Chapter 10 • Mindfulness, Flow, and Spirituality: In Search of Optimal Experiences
Mindfulness: In Search of Novelty and Embracing Uncertainty
Flow: In Search of Absorption
Spirituality: In Search of the Sacred
The True Benefits of Spirituality?
The Search Continues
Key Terms
Part V • Prosocial Behavior
Chapter 11 • Empathy and Egotism: Portals to Altruism and Gratitude
Altruism
Gratitude
The Societal Implications of Altruism and Gratitude
"I Have A Dream": Toward A Kinder, Gentler Humankind
Appendix A: The Helping Attitude Scale
Appendix B: The Gratitude Questionnaire—Six Items from GQ-6
Key Terms
Chapter 12 • Attachment, Love, Flourishing Relationships, and Forgiveness
Infant and Childhood Attachment
Adult Attachment
Love
Flourishing Relationships: A Series of Purposeful Positive Relationship Behaviors
The Neurobiology of Close Relationships
Positive Psychology as Acceptance
Forgiveness
Attachment, Love, and Forgiveness: Building A Positive Psychology of Close Relationships
Appendix: The Heartland Forgiveness Scale (HFS)
Key Terms
Part VI • Understanding and Changing Human Behavior
Chapter 13 • Preventing the Bad and Promoting the Good
Primary Prevention: "Stop the Bad Before it Happens"
Secondary Prevention (Psychotherapy): "Fix the Problem"
Primary Enhancement: "Make Life Good"
Secondary Enhancement: "Make Life the Best Possible"
The Balance of Prevention and Enhancement Systems
Appendix: Hope Therapy Worksheet
Key Terms
Part VII • Positive Environments
Chapter 14 • Positive Schooling and Good Work: The Psychology of Gainful Employment and the Education That Gets Us There
Positive Schooling
The Components of Positive Schooling
Teaching as A Calling
Giving Back to Teachers
Current Threats to Education
Gainful Employment
Gainful Employment: Happiness, Satisfaction, and Beyond
The Strengths-Based Approach to Work
What Can be Done to Improve Your Work?
The Psychology of Gainful Employment and the Education that Gets us There
Appendix: Positive Workplaces in Hong Kong: Building Positive Organizations, Engaging the Heart of Employees
Key Terms
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
Basic Tenets of Positive Psychology
Current Issues for Examination
Concluding Thoughts
