Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness and Flourishing PDF

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This brief paperback presents in-depth coverage of the relatively new area of positive psychology. Topically organized, it looks at how positive psychology relates to stresses and health within such traditional research areas as developmental, clinical, personality, motivational, social, and behavioral psychology.

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• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Cengage Learning; 2 edition (February 7, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1111834121
• ISBN-13: 978-1111834128
• Product Dimensions: 0.7 x 7.2 x 8.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness and Flourishing PDF

As program chair of a counseling psychology department, as well as a clinical psychologist, what is most appealing about this textbook is how elegantly the concept of scaffolding is used. Take for example, the way readers are guided from an introduction to positive psychology to the more complex process of self-evaluation; all while taking into consideration the multiple dimensions of diversity, social environment and human behavior. This textbook is unique, in that it challenges readers to consider positive psychology in relation to diversity factors (e.g., such as gender, age, religion, ethnicity, etc...). As well as in relation to social constructs, such as aesthetics, peak-performance, and well-being amongst others.

Furthermore, since the chapters branch-out into clear cut topics, as an instructor, I'm able to customize the readings without worrying about confusing students, by not following the chapters in chronological order. Moreover, the chapters provide ample pedagogical resources to synthesize learning and to promote critical thinking. For example, every chapter ends with a "learning tools" section with suggestions for further reading, internet resources, and "personal exploration" ideas, which can be easily adapted to be used as in-class or as online-discussion activities.

By Susan kaneshiro

This is the best book on Positive Psychology I have read. As well as being entertainingly written and very thorough and well-organised, I especially like it because of its section on spirituality and religion - topics some positive psychologists don't seem to be interested in, perhaps for fear they will not be seen as 'scientific'. I'm a lecturer in psychology, about to set up a module on Positive at my university, and I will certainly use this book as my core text.

Steve Taylor, lecturer in psychology, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK, author of The Fall, Waking From Sleep and Back to Sanity.

By Steve Taylor