Positive psychology : exploring the best in people /
edited by Shane J. Lopez ; foreword by Sonja Lyubomirsky.
- Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2008.
- 4 v. : ill. ; 25 cm.
- Praeger perspectives .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
v. 1. Discovering human strengths -- v. 2. Capitalizing on emotional experiences -- v. 3. Growing in the face of adversity -- v. 4. Pursuing human flourishing.
Most of psychology focuses on negatives and 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.