Positive Psychology 101

This guide acquaints readers with positive psychology and its theories and research, with a focus on the concept of happiness and the role of gratitude. It outlines foundational concepts in the field, including subjective well-being and positive emotions, and discusses the strengths of happiness, its history, and criticisms of positive psychology. Chapters follow on major questions about happiness: how circumstances affect it, its characteristics, whether relationships are important, the mindset of happiness, and whether happiness can be improved. Annotation ©2016 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)