Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths

by Jennifer Teramoto Pedrotti, Shane J. Lopez, Ryon C. McDermott

Positive The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths, Fifth Edition offers comprehensive coverage of the science and application of positive emotions and human strengths such as empathy, altruism, gratitude, attachment and love. Jennifer Teramoto Pedrotti, Shane Lopez, Ryon McDermott, and C.R. Snyder bring positive psychology to life by showing how it can improve all phases of contemporary life.  The authors include over 50 case studies grounded in the practice, research, teaching, and daily life, with a focus on application throughout the text.  Deep exploration of happiness, well-being, mindfulness, wisdom, courage, and spirituality is a hallmark of this widely-used text.   

This fully revised edition explores new examples and reflections on current events, new and emerging scholarship in the field, expanded coverage of the neurological and biological foundations of positive psychology, a new focus on the diverse aspects of our society and the many strengths rooted in our multi-faceted cultures, new and updated Personal Mini-Experiments and Life Enhancement Strategies, updates on lifespan and resilience, and new perspectives on the future of this exciting field.

548 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 24, 2024

Reviews

[Celina Del Vecchio · Rating 2 out of 5]

I actually barely read this textbook… yikes 😹😹😹

From what I read it was good?!? Psych textbooks are always so dense so I didn’t expect this one to be very different :P

Formatting was good, standard vibes so nothing to complain about there.

I’m sure it was a good book I just didn’t need to read it for my class too much 🤭