| Edition |
[Enhanced Credo edition] |
| Description |
1 online resource (13 entries) : 18 images ; digital files. |
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text rdacontent |
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still image rdacontent |
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electronic isbdmedia |
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online resource rdacarrier |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
About the author -- Preface -- Chapter 1. Foundational concepts and issues of positive psychology: the what and why of happiness -- Chapter 2. Cataloging the good life: the strengths of happiness -- Chapter 3. How do one's circumstances impact happiness? -- Chapter 4. What are happy people like? The characteristics of happiness -- Chapter 5. Are relationships important to happiness? -- Chapter 6. How do happy people think? The mind-set of happiness -- Chapter 7. Can you change your happiness? -- Chapter 8. Conclusions about positive psychology: matters of happiness. |
| Access |
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions. |
| Summary |
Written by a highly respected scholar and educator of positive psychology, this is a concise, accessible introduction to this popular field of study. Appropriate for anyone seeking an introduction to positive psychology and an ideal brief text for relevant college courses, this book surveys the origins and current state of what is known about this evolving field. It places a particular emphasis on well-being as the leading edge of positive psychology research and practice. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Note |
Description based on title page of print version. |
| Subject |
Positive psychology.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Credo Reference (Firm), distributor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 0826126979 9780826126979 (DLC) 2015021621 xiii, 326 pages : illustrations |
| ISBN |
9780826126979 print : alk. paper |
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9780826126986 e-book |
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9781786840752 electronic version |
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