Author: Carr, Alan
Edition: 3
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 510
Release Date: 23-03-2022
Part Number: 9780367536824
Details: The third edition of Positive Psychology is an accessible introduction to this rapidly growing field.
It covers all major positive psychology topics including wellbeing, character strengths, optimism, gratitude, savouring, flow, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, creativity, giftedness, wisdom, growth mindset, grit, self-esteem, self-efficacy, adaptive defence mechanisms, functional coping strategies, positive relationships, and positive psychology interventions. Positive Psychology retains all of the features that made previous editions so popular, including:
โข Learning objectives
โข Accounts of major theories
โข Reviews of relevant research
โข Self-assessment questionnaires
โข Self-development exercises
โข Chapter summaries
โข Key term definitions
โข Research questions for student projects
โข Essay questions for student assignments
โข Personal development questions for student exercises
โข Relevant web material
โข Further reading
This new edition has been completely updated to take account of the exponential growth of research in the field. It will prove a valuable resource for students and faculty in psychology and related disciplines including social work, nursing, teaching, counselling, and psychotherapy.
This edition also provides access to online teaching resources at https://www.ucd.ie/psychology/resources/positive_psychology_carr/.
EAN: 9780367536824
Package Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.8 x 1.3 inches
Languages: English
