Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness and Flourishing (3rd Edition)

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Presented in a manner that is subject-oriented; Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness and Flourishing, Third Edition (PDF/ePub); a contemporary and very entertaining introduction to the field of positive psychology is presented here. College students are encouraged by authors William Compton and Edward Hoffman to apply techniques to their own lives, situations, and experiences in order to guarantee that they understand the material. The text book investigates how the field of positive psychology can be used to traditional study domains such as developmental, personality, clinical, social, motivational, and behavioral psychology to better understand how stress and health are affected by these factors. In addition, the text presents several points of view on positive emotional states, as well as research and theory on positive qualities, coverage of positive institutions, and an outlook on the future of positive psychology. The third edition shows significant expansion in the discipline with hundreds of additional references and expanded information on topics including mindfulness; money and subjective well-being; and romantic love, among other issues.

Topics:

1. A Grounding in the Principles of Optimistic Psychology 2. The Foundations: Feelings, Motivation, and the Nature of Optimal Health and Happiness 3. One's Perceived Level of Happiness 4. Relaxation, Getting into the Flow, Being Mindful, and Achieving Your Peak Performance 5. Love and Well-Being. 6. A Good State of Health 7. Excellence, Aesthetics, Creativity, and Genius in their respective fields. 8. Well-Being Throughout All Stages of Life 9. Optimal Well-Being. 10. Well-being, as well as religious and spiritual practices. 11. The Existence of Thriving Institutions and Vibrant Cultures 12. A Glance Toward the Prospects of Positive Psychology in the Years to Come

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE That the only item included in this offer is the ePub version of Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness and Flourishing, Third Edition (and a converted PDF). There are no online access codes or vouchers included. Both the page numbers and the formatting will be different in the PDF version compared to the physical book.