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Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths
Positive Psychology The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths
Author: C. R. Snyder, Shane J. Lopez
Written by two leaders of the positive psychology initiative, this groundbreaking new text brings positive social science to life through a comprehensive review of literature and well-crafted exercises that encourage readers to put positive psychology principles to the test. Positive Psychology: Scientific and Practical Applications of...  more » covers western and eastern approaches to understanding human strengths, along with the cultural and developmental influences on positive functioning. Key approaches for measuring and enhancing strengths and capitalizing on positive experiences are described.Key Features:

  • Provides an in-depth discussion of science and applications associated with human strengths and positive emotions
  • Offers contents developed in coordination with syllabus recommendations being formulated by the Positive Psychology Network national task force
  • Includes pedagogical features such as chapter-opening quotes and introductions, over 50 case histories and special comments by leaders in the field, and Personal Mini-Experiments and Life Enhancement Strategies
Instructors' Resources on CD-ROM!



Instructors' Resources on CD-ROM available to qualified adopters of this text. These include a test bank with 40-50 questions per chapter; a two-page study guide chapter outline; two critical thinking questions; and suggestions on how to best use the mini-experiments from the book in the classroom with students. 

Intended Audience: This text is ideal for courses in Positive Psychology, Personal Growth, Humanistic Psychology, and Adjustment in psychology departments.
ISBN-13: 9780761926337
ISBN-10: 076192633X
Publication Date: 7/14/2006
Pages: 624
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Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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