The Encyclopedia of Positive Psychology
(Sprache: Englisch)
With 288 specially commissioned entries written by 150 leading international researchers, educators, and practitioners in positive psychology, this ground-breaking encyclopedia presents the most current, extensive, and accessible treatment of the subject...
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With 288 specially commissioned entries written by 150 leading international researchers, educators, and practitioners in positive psychology, this ground-breaking encyclopedia presents the most current, extensive, and accessible treatment of the subject available to students, teachers, practitioners, businesspeople, and policy makers.
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Positive psychology, the pursuit of understanding optimal human functioning, is reshaping the scholarly and public views of how we see the science of psychology and is shining a spotlight on the potency of human strengths and positive emotions. The Encyclopedia of Positive Psychology provides a comprehensive and accessible summary of this area of scholarship and practice.With 288 specially commissioned entries written by 150 leading international researchers, educators, and practitioners in positive psychology, this ground-breaking encyclopedia presents the most current, extensive, and accessible treatment of the subject available to students, teachers, practitioners, businesspeople, and policy makers.
Experts will consider this a quick reference to the topics that are part and parcel of their daily work and non-experts will appreciate the topical primer designed to clarify basic constructs and processes associated with positive psychology. In general, readers will find the volume well-organized, engaging, and instructive.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „The Encyclopedia of Positive Psychology “
300 entries of four different sizes (4500, 1500, 600, 400 words). Some entries include:Adaptability Happiness Optimism
Altruism Hope Positive Emotions
Awe Humility Positive Youth Dev
Capitalizing Humor Problem-Solving
Character Education Insight Psychological Capital
Close Relationships Intimacy Resilience
Coping Joy Self-Determination
Courage Justice Self-Efficacy
Creativity Kindness Self-Esteem
Empathy Leadership Spirituality
Emotional Intelligence Learned Optimism Strength
Engagement Life Satisfaction Successful Aging
Flow Meaning Talent
Forgiveness Mental Health Values
Friendship Moral Judgment Virtues
Gratitude Open-mindedness Wisdom
Autoren-Porträt
Shane J. Lopez is Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, as well as a Gallup senior scientist. He is co-editor with Rick Snyder on the Handbook of Positive Psychology (2002) and Positive Psychological Assessment: A Handbook of Models and Measures (2003).
Bibliographische Angaben
- 2008, 1. Auflage, 1152 Seiten, Gebunden, Englisch
- Herausgegeben: Shane J. Lopez
- Verlag: Wiley & Sons
- ISBN-10: 1405161256
- ISBN-13: 9781405161251
- Erscheinungsdatum: 26.01.2009
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
"University libraries catering for academic work in psychology,even if its proponents do not specifically call themselves positivepsychologists, can be recommended to put this book on their wishlists." ( Reference Reviews , July 2009)"The work is extremely well indexed, which for browsers has theeffect of deepening its content substantially." ( ChoiceReviews , June 2009)
"The strength of the work is that it speaks to everyone clearly,concisely, and in plain English." ( Library Journal , April2009)
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