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Compton, William C.

An introduction to positive psychology / Positive psychology William C. Compton. - xi, 276 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 250-269) and index.

Positive Psychology Foundations -- An Introduction to Positive Psychology -- Emotions and Motivation in Positive Psychology -- Positive Emotional States -- Subjective Well-Being -- Leisure, Optimal Experience, and Peak Performance -- Love and Well-Being -- Wellness, Health Psychology and Positive Coping -- Positive Traits -- Excellence, Aesthetics, Creativity, and Genius -- Positive Mental Health: Thriving and Flourishing -- Interventions for Enhanced Well-Being -- Religions, Spirituality and Well-being -- Positive Institutions and a Look To the Future -- Work, Community, Culture, and Well-Being -- A Look Toward the Future of Positive Psychology. Section 1. 1. 2. Section 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Section 3. 7. 8. 9. 10. Section 4. 11. 12.

ISBN: 0534644538 9780534644536

LCCN: 2004104480

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Positive psychology

LC Class. No.: BF204.6 / .C66 2005

Dewey Class. No.: 150.198