Pursuing Human Strengths

A Positive Psychology Guide

Second Edition

Publication Date: October 13, 2015

Paperback ISBN: 9781319004484

Pages: 272

Practical applications of positive psychology for a full and meaningful life

Pursuing Human Strengths gives instructors and students the information and strategies they need to understand the field of positive psychology and to put what researchers in the field have learn to effective use in their own lives. The new edition welcomes coauthor Dana Dunn,...

Read more

Take notes, add highlights, and download our mobile-friendly e-books.

ISBN: 9781319348168
Pursuing Human Strength

£49.99
£30.00

Read and study in the print textbook.

ISBN: 9781319004484
Pursuing Human Strengths

£67.99

1. Introduction
The Why of Human Behavior • Human Freedom • Human Limits • Initiative and Human Values • Overview of Positive Psychology

2. Love
Attachment • Exploring Love • Building Close Relationships

3. Empathy
Seeing and Feeling from Another’s Perspective • Dangers of Snap Judgments • Forgiveness • Cultivating Empathy

4. Self-control
Power of Immediate Rewards • Controlling Our Internal States • Fostering Self-Control

5. Wisdom
Emotional Intelligence • Successful Intelligence • Understanding Wisdom • Learning Wisdom

6. Commitment
Strivings • Commitment in Our Strivings • Fostering Commitment

7. Happiness
Assessing Happiness • Satisfying Life Experiences • Pursuing Happiness

8. Self-respect and Humility
Self-Concept • Self-Esteem • Humility • Practicing Self-Forgetfulness

9. Hope
Optimism • Exploring Hope • Fostering Hope

10. Friendship and Social Support
Functions of Friendship • Features of Friendship • Forming Friendships

11. Epilogue: Meaning and Flourishing 
Life is Pretty Meaningful • Flourishing in the Future