Revised edition of Positive psychological assessment, c2003. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:
"This book is a primer for practitioners and researchers striving to incorporate the assessment of human strengths, resources, and fulfillment into their work. Contributors 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 strengths. This second edition includes a fully-updated research base, and extensive case studies that offer concrete examples of how clinical readers can use these tools in their practice."-- Provided by publisher. "This book is a primer for practitioners and researchers striving to incorporate the assessment of human strengths, resources, and fulfillment into their work. Contributors examine the scientific underpinnings and practical applications of measures of a wide variety of positive traits including hope, optimism, self efficacy, problem solving, locus of control, creativity, wisdom, and many more. This second edition includes a fully updated research base, as well as extensive case studies that offer concrete examples of how mental health providers can use these tools with real clients in their clinical practice"-- Provided by publisher.
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