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Introduction to Positive Psychology

Introduction to Positive Psychology

by WilliamC.Compton (Author)

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    Paperback 2004

    $21.74
Synopsis

This brief paperback presents in-depth coverage of the relatively new area of positive psychology. Topically organized, it looks at how positive psychology relates to stresses and health within such traditional research areas as developmental, clinical, personality, motivational, social, and behavioral psychology.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 276
 Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
Published: 14 Aug 2004
ISBN 10: 0534644538
ISBN 13: 9780534644536

Media Reviews
I thought chapters 4, 5,6, and 8 were well written and covered topics that are not covered much in other textbooks.
The way the book is organized allows for the inclusion and consideration of ideas/research that is difficult to define in 'traditional' psychology (i.e. flow, 'the zone'). I especially like the way that topics in 'Traditional' introductory psychology textbooks (e.g. social/personality/developmental/clinical) are presented with different information and different studies than I have seen before.
Author Bio
William Compton earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Vanderbilt University. Currently a Professor of Psychology at Middle Tennessee State University, he has taught a wide variety of classes including Introductory Psychology, Psychology of Adjustment, Abnormal Psychology, Theories of Counseling, Psychology of Happiness, and Introduction to Clinical Psychology. His research interests include health psychology, personality, and social psychology.