Positive psychological assessment:
A handbook of models and measures
by
Shane J. Lopez (Editor),
C. R. Snyder (Editor)
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Product Description
Positive Psychological Assessment is a primer for practitioners and researchers striving to incorporate assessment of human strengths, resources, and fulfillments into their work. Contributors aptly examine the scientific underpinnings and practical applications of measures of hope, optimism, self-efficacy, problem-solving, locus of control, creativity, wisdom,courage, positive emotion, self-esteem, love, emotional intelligence, empathy, attachment, forgiveness, humor, gratitude, faith, morality, coping, well-being, and quality of life. Vocational and multicultural applications of positive psychological assessment are also discussed, as is the measurement of contextual variables that may facilitate the development or enhancement of human strength. The variety of perspectives offered will be immensely helpful to readers who wish to incorporate balance into their assessments and research through the integration of theoretically grounded positive measures.
Book Info
Univ. of Kansas, Kansas City. Text provides a state-of-the-art look at psychological assessment drawing attention to human strengths rather than weaknesses. Highlights the importance of assessing emotional and cognitive states, interpersonal strengths, and other positive human and environmental characteristics to facilitate successful outcomes. For psychologists.
Product Details
- Hardcover: 495 pages
- Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA); 1 edition (March 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1557989885
- ISBN-13: 978-1557989888
- Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 1.6 inches
