Psychology of Hope: You Can Get Here from ThereWhy do some people lead positive, hope-filled lives, while others wallow in pessimism? In The Psychology of Hope, a professor of psychology reveals the specific character traits that produce highly hopeful individuals. He offers a test to measure one's level of optimism and gives specific advice on how to become a more hopeful person. |
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Contents
Chapter Two Measuring Hope | |
Chapter Three The Development of Hope | |
Chapter Four The Death of Hope | |
Chapter Five Nurturing Hope in Children | |
Chapter Six Kindling Hope in Adults | |
Chapter Seven Hope For Relationships and Vice Versa | |
Appendix A Books to Help Children with Scholastic Athletic and Social Skills | |
References | |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Psychology of Hope: You Can Get Here from There |
| Author | C.R. Snyder |
| Publisher | Simon and Schuster, 2010 |
| ISBN | 1439118779, 9781439118771 |
| Length | 428 pages |
| Subjects | › › Psychology / General Self-Help / Personal Growth / General |
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