Positive Psychology in Practice
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Editor: P. Alex LinleyEditor: Stephen Joseph
Foreword: Martin E. P. Seligman
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-08-11
ISBN: 0471459062
Number of pages: 792
Publisher: Wiley
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Book Review: Good ideas; not my cup of tea though.
Summary: 3 Stars
Positive Psychology in Practice
Pros:
1. I enjoy the concepts of "extrinsic goals" and "intrinsic goals", "satisficers" and "maximizers", as well as the evidence/literature the authors provided to support their stance on these concepts.
2. Language is really easy to understand; even college students that have little training or experiences in psychotherapy theories are mostly likely able to grasp the main concepts.
Cons:
1. The language and ideas in this book tend to be repetitive. I skipped several chapters when I read it.
2. The so-called "positive psychology" theory, compared to other deep-rooted psychotherapy theories, appear to be too contemporary, by which I mean the authors really had to stretch things out in order to "make a theory". Some of their ideas can be fully understood and explained in other original theories in therapy, e.g. existentialism.
3. This concept, positive psychology, is more for counseling folks, including therapists and clients, rather than clinical folks. I, from a heavy clinical background, found the content of this book difficult to grasp.
4. I really disagree with some of the ideas discussed in the text.
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