Essential elements for effectiveness
Subtitle: optimal functioning through positive psychology
By: Juan R. Abascal, Laurel Brucato, Patricia Stephenson, Dominic Brucato
Edition: Sixth edition
Publisher: Pearson
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Boston, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 549
ISBN-13: 9781323066669
Subjects: Positive psychology; Success; Psychological aspects; Self-help techniques; Self-management (Psychology); Conduct of life; Life skills; Self-esteem; Interpersonal relations; Job satisfaction; Vocational guidance
Other titles: Optimal functioning through positive psychology
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 497-542) and index.
Table of contents: title: Section One:; title: Personal Effectiveness -- -- chapter 1.; title: A reality check -- -- chapter 2.; title: Making positive choices -- -- chapter 3.; title: Learning to accept yourself -- -- chapter 4.; title: Pursuing accomplishment through character development -- -- chapter 5.; title: Understanding stress -- -- chapter 6.; title: Developing wellness skills -- -- chapter 7.; title: Experiencing positive emotions  -- -- chapter 8. $t Creating a meaningful vision -- Section Two:; title: Interpersonal Effectivenesss -- -- chapter 9.; title: Developing your emotional intelligence -- -- chapter 10.; title: Building effective communication skills -- -- chapter 11.; title: Establishing positive relationships -- -- Section Three:; title: Occupational Effectiveness -- -- chapter 12.; title: Knowing the workplace -- -- chapter 13.; title: Designing your own career -- -- chapter 14.; title: Applying positive psychology at work.