Health, happiness, and well-being : better living through psychological science / edited by Steven J. Lynn, William T. O'Donohue, Scott O. Lilienfeld.
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TextPublisher: Los Angeles : SAGE, [2015]Description: vii, 462 pagesContent type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781483310497 (e-book)Subject(s): Happiness | Health | Well-being | Psychology | Psychology | Social counselling & advice services | Social, group or collective psychology | Self-help & personal developmentGenre/Form: Online access: Open e-book Also available in printed form ISBN 9781452203171Summary: Based on research findings from expert psychologists, this text encourages students to become knowledgeable consumers of information related to their physical health and optimum psychological functioning. "One of the strongest features is that chapters [are] written by the people who have done the research. I am familiar with the work of all of them, and it's a stellar group." - James E. Maddux, George Mason University Health, Happiness, and Well-Being provides readers with a panoramic view of what the best psychological science has to offer regarding how to attain physical health and optimum psychological functioning. Students, faculty, general readers, and professionals can rely on the expertise of leading scholars to assist them in evaluating claims and appreciating the influence of popular yet unsubstantiated beliefs in shaping opinions about behavioral health and psychological well-being. Packed with examples drawn from the media and scientific journals, the authors discuss why accurate, up-to-date, and valid health information is vital to achieving the good life.
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Based on research findings from expert psychologists, this text encourages students to become knowledgeable consumers of information related to their physical health and optimum psychological functioning. "One of the strongest features is that chapters [are] written by the people who have done the research. I am familiar with the work of all of them, and it's a stellar group." - James E. Maddux, George Mason University Health, Happiness, and Well-Being provides readers with a panoramic view of what the best psychological science has to offer regarding how to attain physical health and optimum psychological functioning. Students, faculty, general readers, and professionals can rely on the expertise of leading scholars to assist them in evaluating claims and appreciating the influence of popular yet unsubstantiated beliefs in shaping opinions about behavioral health and psychological well-being. Packed with examples drawn from the media and scientific journals, the authors discuss why accurate, up-to-date, and valid health information is vital to achieving the good life.
Also available in printed form ISBN 9781452203171
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