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An excellent introduction to the field of positive psychology. 8 0 obj /Prev 24916 He was science director of the VIA Institute on Character, and co-author of Character Strengths and Virtues for the classification of character strengths. Christopher Peterson is one of the founders and principal contributors to the field of positive psychology. 0000018768 00000 n /Length 6555 Christopher Peterson Compiles short essays by one of the founders and leaders of positive psychology At times humorous, at times serious, Peterson deftly traverses a varied landscape of emerging research, personal perspectives, and big ideas /Widths [ 556 0 250 333 408 500 500 833 778 180 333 333 500 564 250 333 250 /Type /Font /Length 94 The best part—amongst many good parts—was being re-introduced to one of the biggest positive psychology names of all time. He is Professor of Psychology, the former director of clinical training, and an Arthur F. 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The word "awesome" remains valuable when used carefully. >> One of the cornerstones of Positive Psychology is a framework of 24 character strengths, introduced in 2004 via a book written by the late Christopher Peterson and Martin Seligman.. /Ascent 699 Although I knew about Christopher Peterson in a distant sort of way, I’d never really plunged into his work. We’ve Got Depression All Wrong. ... Christopher Peterson Ph.D. A recent article by Ernest O’Boyle and Herman Aguinus (2012) challenges the ubiquity of the bell-shaped curve as a description of human performance. He held the appointment of Arthur F. Thurnau Professor, in recognition of his contributions to teaching. Christopher Peterson University of Michigan , USA Correspondence chrispet@umich.edu, Willibald Ruch University of Zurich , Switzerland , Ursula Beermann University of Zurich , Switzerland , Nansook Park University of Rhode Island , USA & Martin E. P. 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