Positive psychology: exploring the best in people
"Most of psychology tends to focus on negatives and mental illnesses. Positive psychology is an attempt to redress the balance and focus on the positive aspects of life- human strengths and virtues that are found in the happiest people." -- Contracarátula.
This volume provides an overview of the ways the Italian school of quality of life studies addresses well-being and quality of life, from both a substantive and a methodological point of view. It discusses various topics such as those of equitable and sustainable wellbeing, life…
Somos adictos. Nos obsesionamos con el correo electrónico, los ±me gusta? en Instagram y la actividad en Facebook; vemos capítulos de series sin descanso; y pasamos una media de tres horas al día absortos en nuestro smartphone. En su revolucionario libro, el profesor de Psicolog…
"Psychology and Behavioral Economics offers an expert introduction to how psychology can be applied to a range of public policy areas. It examines the impact of psychological research for public policy making in economic, financial and consumer sectors, in education, healthcare …
""An introduction to applied cognitive psychology" offers an accessible review of recent research in the application of cognitive methods, theories, and models. Using real-world scenarios and engaging everyday examples this book offers clear explanations of how the findings of c…