Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths, Fifth Edition offers comprehensive coverage of the science and application of positive emotions and human strengths such as empathy, altruism, gratitude, attachment and love. Jennifer Teramoto Pedrotti, Shane Lopez, Ryon McDermott, and C.R. Snyder bring positive psychology to life by showing how it can improve all phases of contemporary life. The authors include over 50 case studies grounded in the practice, research, teaching, and daily life, with a focus on application throughout the text. Deep exploration of happiness, well-being, mindfulness, wisdom, courage, and spirituality is a hallmark of this widely-used text.

This fully revised edition explores new examples and reflections on current events, new and emerging scholarship in the field, expanded coverage of the neurological and biological foundations of positive psychology, a new focus on the diverse aspects of our society and the many strengths rooted in our multi-faceted cultures, new and updated Personal Mini-Experiments and Life Enhancement Strategies, updates on lifespan and resilience, and new perspectives on the future of this exciting field.