Part I. Looking at Psychology From a Positive Perspective

1. Welcome to Positive Psychology

2. Eastern and Western Perspectives on Positive Psychology: How “ME + WE = US” Might Bridge the Gap

3. Classifications and Measures of Strengths and Positive Outcomes

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Part II. Positive Psychology in Context

4. The Role of Culture in Developing Strengths and Living Well

5. Living Well at Every Stage of Life

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Part III. Positive Emotional States and Processes

6. The Principles of Pleasure: Understanding Positive Affect, Positive Emotions, Happiness, and Well-Being

7. Making the Most of Emotional Experiences: Emotion-Focused Coping, Emotional Intelligence, Socioemotional Selectivity, and Emotional Storytelling

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Part IV. Positive Cognitive States and Processes

8. Seeing Our Futures Through Self-Efficacy, Optimism, and Hope

9. Wisdom and Courage: Characteristics of the Wise and the Brave

10. Mindfulness, Flow, and Spirituality: In Search of Optimal Experiences

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Part V. Prosocial Behavior

11. Empathy and Egotism: Portals to Altruism and Gratitude

12. Attachment, Love, Flourishing Relationships, and Forgiveness

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Part VI. Understanding and Changing Human Behavior

13. Balanced Conceptualizations of Mental Health and Behavior

14. Preventing the Bad and Promoting the Good

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Part VII. Positive Environments

15. Positive Schooling and Good Work: The Psychology of Gainful Employment and the Education That Gets Us There

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Part VIII. Finding Strengths in Others: Embodying Strengths in Everyday Life

16. Remembering Shane: Real Strengths in a Real Person