1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910453514403321

Titolo

Handbook of positive emotions / / edited by Michele M. Tugade, Michelle N. Shiota, Leslie D. Kirby

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York : , : Guilford Press, , 2014

ISBN

1-4625-1429-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (545 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

TugadeMichele M

ShiotaMichelle N

KirbyLeslie D (Leslie Deneen)

Disciplina

150.1988

Soggetti

Positive psychology

Emotions

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Half Title Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; About the Editors; Contributors; Foreword; Contents; Introduction; Part I. Theoretical Foundations; 1. The Differentiation of Positive Emotional Experience as Viewed through the Lens of Appraisal Theory; 2. Infusing Positive Emotions into Life: The Broaden-and-Build Theory and a Dual-Process Model of Resilience; 3. The Evolutionary Perspective in Positive Emotion Research; 4. What Is a Positive Emotion?: The Psychological Construction of Pleasant Fear and Unpleasant Happiness; 5. Personality and Positive Emotion

Part II. The Biology of Positive Emotion6. Approach Motivation and Its Relationship to Positive and Negative Emotions; 7. Animal Neuroscience of Positive Emotion; 8. Autonomic Nervous System Aspects of Positive Emotions; 9. Spontaneous Human Laughter; 10. Nonverbal Expressions of Positive Emotions; Part III. Social Perspectives and Individual Differences; 11. Positive Emotions, Social Cognition, and Intertemporal Choice; 12. Positive Emotions in Close Relationships; 13. Traversing Affective Boundaries: Examining Cultural Norms for Positive Emotions

14. Vive la Différence: The Ability to Differentiate Positive Emotional Experience and Well-Being15. Positive Emotions across the Adult Life



Span; Part IV. Select Positive Emotions; 16. Finding Happiness: Tailoring Positive Activities for Optimal Well-Being Benefits; 17. Pride: The Fundamental Emotion of Success, Power, and Status; 18. Romantic Love; 19. Compassion; 20. Gratitude; 21. Transcending the Self: Awe, Elevation, and Inspiration; 22. The Challenge of Challenge: Pursuing Determination as an Emotion; 23. Hope Theory; Part V. Outcomes of Positive Emotions

24. Health and Psychology: The Importance of Positive Affect25. Positive Emotion Disturbance across Clinical Disorders; 26. Positive Emotions in Organizations; 27. Positive Emotions in Marketing and Social Influence; Conclusions and Future Directions; Author Index; Subject Index

Sommario/riassunto

This authoritative handbook reviews the breadth of current knowledge about positive emotions: their nature, functions, and consequences for individuals and society. Specific emotions are analyzed in depth, including happiness, pride, romantic love, compassion, gratitude, awe, challenge, and hope. Major theoretical perspectives are presented and cutting-edge research methods explained. The volume addresses neurobiological and physiological aspects of positive emotions as well as their social and intrapersonal contexts. Implications for physical health, coping, and psychopathology are explo



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910462344203321

Titolo

Improving the decision making abilities of small unit leaders [[electronic resource] /] / Committee on Improving the Decision Making Abilities of Small Unit Leaders, Naval Studies Board, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Research Council of the National Academies

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, DC, : National Academies Press, c2012

ISBN

1-283-63643-3

0-309-21606-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (131 p.)

Disciplina

355.33041

Soggetti

Command of troops

Leadership

Decision making

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

""Front Matter""; ""Preface""; ""Acknowledgment of Reviewers""; ""Contents""; ""Summary""; ""1 Introduction: The Operational Environment""; ""2 Challenges of the Operational Environment for the Small Unit Leader: Observations and Findings""; ""3 Scientific Basis and Engineering Approaches for Improving Small Unit Decision Making""; ""4 Recommendations""; ""Appendixes""; ""Appendix A: Biographies of Committee Members""; ""Appendix B: Summary of Committee Meetings and Site Visits""; ""Appendix C: Acronyms and Abbreviations""; ""Appendix D: Marine Corps Small Units""

""Appendix E: Interview Protocol""""Appendix F: Biomarkers""; ""Appendix G: Dissenting Opinion""