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Primer in Positive Psychology
Peterson
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Description for Primer in Positive Psychology
Paperback. Provides students with an introduction to an important area of psychology. This book is grounded in scientific research and covers major topics of concern to the field: positive experiences such as pleasure and flow; positive traits such as character strengths, values, and talents; and the social institutions. Series: Oxford Positive Psychology Series. Num Pages: 400 pages, 13 line drawings. BIC Classification: JM. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 178 x 17. Weight in Grams: 690.
Positive psychology is the scientific study of what goes right in life, from birth to death and at all stops in between. Every life has peaks and valleys; positive psychology does not deny this valleys, but holds that: what is good about life is as genuine as what is bad and, therefore, deserves equal attention from psychologists. A Primer in Positive Psychology is thoroughly grounded in scientific research and covers major topics of concern to the field: positive experiences such as pleasure and flow; positive traits such as character strengths, values, and talents; and the social institutions that ... Read more
Positive psychology is the scientific study of what goes right in life, from birth to death and at all stops in between. Every life has peaks and valleys; positive psychology does not deny this valleys, but holds that: what is good about life is as genuine as what is bad and, therefore, deserves equal attention from psychologists. A Primer in Positive Psychology is thoroughly grounded in scientific research and covers major topics of concern to the field: positive experiences such as pleasure and flow; positive traits such as character strengths, values, and talents; and the social institutions that ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
Series
Oxford Positive Psychology Series
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195188332
SKU
V9780195188332
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-92
About Peterson
Christopher Peterson has been at the University of Michigan since 1986. He is Professor of Psychology, the former director of clinical training, and an Arthur F. Thurnau Professor, awarded in recognition of his accomplishments as an undergraduate instructor. Peterson is a member of the Positive Psychology Steering Committee, a consulting editor of the Journal of Positive Psychology, and a Templeton ... Read more
Reviews for Primer in Positive Psychology
The book is entertaining and accessible. It constitutes a valuable resource for introducing positive psychology to advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as anyone interested in the subject.
Toni Brennan, Psychology Learning and Teaching, August 2007
Toni Brennan, Psychology Learning and Teaching, August 2007