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Positive Change Written Works: Article Detail |
Why Positive Psychology Is Necessary
Author: Kennon M. Sheldon , Laura King
American Psychologist
Date: 01/01/2001
Volume: 56
Edition: March
Issue: 3
Annotation: Authors provide a definition of positive psychology and suggest that psychologists should try to cultivate a more appreciative perspective on human nature. Examples are given of a negative bias that seems to pervade much of theoretical psychology, which may limit psychologists' understanding of typical and successful human functioning.
Annotation by: Chad Burton, Meghanne Riley,
Leslie Sekerka, Summer Smith, and Monica Worline
Online Resources:
American Psychologist March 2001
Other Sheldon and/or King
Resource Files:
Why Positive Psychology is Necessary (doc )
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