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" Character strengths and virtues : "
Christopher Peterson & Martin E.P. Seligman
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BL
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623726
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Peterson, Christopher,1950 February 18-2012
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Character strengths and virtues : : a handbook and classification /\ Christopher Peterson Martin E.P. Seligman
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Washington, DC :: American Psychological Association ;New York :: Oxford University Press,, [2004]
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xiv, 800 pages ;; 26 cm
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0195167015
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: 9780195167016
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 645-762) and indexes
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Background. Introduction to a "Manual of the sanities" -- Universal virtues? : Lessons from history -- Previous classifications of character strengths -- Strengths of character. Introduction: Strengths of wisdom and knowledge. Creativity [originality, ingenuity] -- Curiosity [interest, novelty-seeking, openness to experience] -- Open-mindedness [judgment, critical thinking] -- Love of learning -- Perspective [wisdom] -- Introduction: Strengths of courage. Bravery [valor] -- Persistence [perseverance, industriousness] -- Integrity [authenticity, honesty] -- Vitality [zest, enthusiasm, vigor, energy] -- Introduction: Strengths of humanity. Love -- Kindness [generosity, nurturance, care, compassion, altruistic love, "niceness"] -- Social intelligence [emotional intelligence, personal intelligence] -- Introduction: Strengths of justice. Citizenship [social responsibility, loyalty, teamwork] -- Fairness -- Leadership -- Introduction: Strengths of temperance. Forgiveness and mercy -- Modesty and humility -- Prudence -- Self-regulation [self-control] -- Introduction: Strengths of transcendence. Appreciation of beauty and excellence [awe, wonder, elevation] -- Gratitude -- Hope [optimism, future-mindedness, future orientation] -- Humor [playfulness] -- Spirituality [religiousness, faith, purpose] -- Conclusions. Assessment and applications
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This groundbreaking handbook of character strengths and virtues is the first progress report from a prestigious group of researchers who have undertaken the systematic classification and measurement of widely valued positive traits. They approach good character in terms of separate strengths- authenticity, persistence, kindness, gratitude, hope, humor, and so on- each of which exists in degrees
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Character, Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Virtues, Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Character
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Virtues
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155.2/32
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BF818.P38 2004
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BF 818P485 2004
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Seligman, Martin E. P
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