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This textbook gives students the means to learn more about applying the science of positive psychology to their lives. The text explores the research and concepts in positive psychology as well as strategies and exercises that enhance human strengths and well-being. Hands-on activities and assessments throughout enable readers to put the science into practice to live a full and more meaningful life.
This new edition brings on new author, Dana Dunn who shares and retains the passion of Martin Bolt - ever interested, and excited to share scientific and pedagogical insights about positive psychology. Written in an engaging voice, this book can serve as a core text for courses in positive psychology and can also serve as a great accompaniment to virtually any psychology course (most notably, human adjustment and growth, introductory psychology, and abnormal psychology).
Contents
CHAPTER 1.- The Why of Human Behavior.- Human Freedom.- Human Limits.- Initiative and Human Values.- Overview of Positive Psychology.- CHAPTER 2.- Love.- Attachment.- Exploring Love.- Building Close Relationships.- CHAPTER 3.- Empathy.- Seeing and Feeling from Another's Perspective.- Dangers of Snap Judgments.- Forgiveness.- Cultivating Empathy.- CHAPTER 4.- Self-control.- Power of Immediate Rewards.- Controlling Our Internal States.- Fostering Self-Control.- CHAPTER 5.- Wisdom.- Emotional Intelligence.- Successful Intelligence.- Understanding Wisdom.- Learning Wisdom.- CHAPTER 6.- Commitment.- Strivings.- Commitment in Our Strivings.- Fostering Commitment.- CHAPTER 7.- Happiness.- Assessing Happiness.- Satisfying Life Experiences.- Pursuing Happiness.- CHAPTER 8.- Self-respect and humility.- Self-Concept.- Self-Esteem.- Humility.- Practicing Self-Forgetfulness.- CHAPTER 9.- Hope.- Optimism.- Exploring Hope.- Fostering Hope.- CHAPTER 10.- Friendship and social support.- Functions of Friendship.- Features of Friendship.- Forming Friendships.- CHAPTER 11.- Epilogue: meaning and flourishing life is pretty meaningful.- flourishing in the future.