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* Now with dozens of evocative movie images to help discuss key points * Three completely new chapters on "PERMA" (positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment), the 5 core areas of well-being discussed by positive psychologists: * Positive Relationships * Mindfulness and Resilience * Achievement, Meaning, Engagement, and Positive Emotions * Now discusses nearly 1,500 positive psychology movies - 400 of them new to this edition * More in-depth discussion of film exemplars for each character strength, exploring its dynamics, use for coping, benefits - and now with movie exemplars of overuse and underuse of each strength * New exemplars include Edward in the Twilight series (self- regulation); Robert Downey, Jr.'s Sherlock Holmes (exceptional judgment/critical thinking); Lisbeth Salander in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (prudence); The Artist (zest); and dozens more * New appendices listing "Positive Psychology Movies for Children, Adolescents, and Families"; "Movies of the Year" for recent years; and "Positive Psychology Short Films" * More extensive commentary on research and practice for each of the 24 character strengths, now with over 800 scholarly references * Updated charts, references, practitioner resources, and more For educators, researchers, and anyone striving for personal growth and a fulfilling life This completely revised edition of the popular Positive Psychology at the Movies provides a unique way to learn and appreciate what is right and best about human beings. Now with discussions of nearly 1,500 movies, dozens of 100 evocative movie images, and much more Positive psychology is regarded as one of the most important developments in the field of psychology over the past century. This inspiring book uses movies as a medium for learning about the latest research and concepts, such as mindfulness, resilience, meaning, positive relationships, achievement, well-being, as well as the 24 character s

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• About the Authors (p. ii)
• Dedication (p. v)
• In Memoriam (p. vii)
• Foreword to this Second Edition (p. viii)
• Foreword to the First Edition (p. ix)
• Preface (p. x)
• Acknowledgments (p. xiii)
• Section I Introduction and Background (p. 1)
• 1 Introduction (p. 3)
• Section II Character Strengths at the Movies (p. 27)
• The Virtue of Wisdom and Knowledge (p. 29)
• 2 Wisdom and Knowledge I: Creativity and Curiosity (p. 31)
• 3 Wisdom and Knowledge II: Judgment, Love of Learning, and Perspective (p. 54)
• The Virtue of Courage (p. 83)
• 4 Courage I: Bravery and Perseverance (p. 85)
• 5 Courage II: Honesty and Zest (p. 108)
• The Virtue of Humanity (p. 131)
• 6 Humanity I: Love (p. 133)
• 7 Humanity II: Kindness and Social Intelligence (p. 151)
• The Virtue of Justice (p. 177)
• 8 Justice: Teamwork, Fairness, and Leadership (p. 179)
• The Virtue of Temperance (p. 215)
• 9 Temperance: Forgiveness, Humility, Prudence, and Self-Regulation (p. 217)
• The Virtue of Transcendence (p. 259)
• 10 Transcendence I: Appreciation of Beauty/Excellence and Gratitude (p. 261)
• 11 Transcendence II: Hope and Humor (p. 285)
• 12 Transcendence III: Spirituality (p. 310)
• Section III PERMA at the Movies (p. 333)
• 13 Positive Relationships (p. 337)
• 14 Achievement, Positive Emotions, Engagement, and Meaning (p. 348)
• 15 Mindfulness and Resilience (p. 361)
• Section IV Conclusion (p. 371)
• 16 Conclusion and Future Directions (p. 373)
• Appendices (p. 377)
• Appendix A Exemplars in Positive Psychology at the Movies (p. 379)
• Appendix B The Positive Psychology Film Awards (p. 380)
• Appendix C Positive Psychology Movies for Children, Adolescents, and Families (p. 381)
• Appendix D Positive Psychology Shorts (p. 383)
• Appendix E Questions for Classroom, Therapy, and Movie Group Discussions (p. 385)
• Appendix F Positive Psychology Movie Clips (p. 386)
• Appendix G Syllabus of a Positive Psychology Course That Uses Movies (p. 387)
• Appendix H Website Resources: Movies, Positive Psychology, and Character Strengths (p. 390)
• Appendix I 100 Years... 100 Cheers: America's Most Inspiring Movies (p. 391)
• Appendix J Positive Psychology Movies: Films That Portray and Inspire Character Strengths (p. 393)
• References (p. 409)
• Film Index (p. 443)
• People Index (p. 459)