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Positive Psychology 101 (Psych 101) by Philip C. Watkins, Ph.D is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Positive Psychology 101 (Psych 101) about?

<p> Does happiness matter? What are happy people like? Can people enhance their sense of well-being? One of the most important movements in psychology during the past two decades, positive psychology is a discipline that seeks to understand the factors that contribute the most to a well lived and fulfilling life. Written by a highly respected scholar and educator of positive psychology, this is a concise, accessible introduction to this popular field of study. Appropriate for anyone seeking an introduction to positive psychology and an ideal brief text for relevant college courses, this book surveys the origins and current state of what is known about this evolving field. It places a particular emphasis on well-being as the leading edge of positive psychology research and practice.</p><p> The text encompasses the key theories and current research supporting positive psychology, and discusses its three ìpillarsî: subjective well-being and positive emotions, psychological traits, and positive institutions. It introduces the foundational concepts underlying positive psychology and describes the specific strengths and virtues upon which it focuses. Woven throughout is the premise that

Who reads Positive Psychology 101 (Psych 101)?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Philip C. Watkins, Ph.D
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company, Credo Reference
Published
2016
Language
EN
ISBN
9780826126979
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Psychology, Social_sciences
Updated
2026-03-24

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