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Record Nr.

UNINA9910811926003321

Titolo

Psychology of optimism [[electronic resource] /] / Phyllis R. Brandt, editor

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Nova Science Publishers, c2011

ISBN

1-61728-810-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (234 p.)

Collana

Psychology of emotions, motivations and actions

Altri autori (Persone)

BrandtPhyllis R

Disciplina

150.19/8

Soggetti

Optimism

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

Relationship between Dispositional Optimism and Musculoskeletalpain : An Analysis of the Role of Optimism in Health Related Quality of Life among Health Care Professionals with Musculoskeletal Pain -- A Mixed Method Approach to Optimism Research -- Genetic Influences on Optimism and Its Relationship to Mental Health -- Optimism : Its Benefits and  Deficits on Individuals' Behaviors -- "Is Optimism Good for Your Health?" The Role of Optimism  in Adolescent Life and Health -- Is Legal Responsibility More Important than Simple Prior  Accident in Reducing Unrealistic  Optimism in the Area of Driving? -- Does Comparative Optimism Result from a Conscious Strategy of Self-Presentation? -- Understanding Optimism as an Emotional Response to the Future -- Automatic Optimism : The Role of Desire in Judgments about the  Likelihood of Future Events.