Christopher Peterson (psychologist)

Christopher Peterson (psychologist)

Christopher Peterson, is the Arthur F. Thurnau professor of psychology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan and the former chair of the clinical psychology area. He is one of the 100 most cited psychologists in the world, Science Director of the VIA Institute on Character, and co-author of Character Strengths and Virtues for the classification of character strengths. He is noted for his work in the study of optimism, health, character, well-being and one of the founders of Positive Psychology.[1][2] In 2010, Dr. Peterson won the 2010 Golden Apple Award – the most prestigious teaching award at the University of Michigan.

Representative Publications

  • Peterson, C., & Seligman, M.E.P. (2002). The VIA classification of strengths. Cincinnati: Values in Action Institute
  • Peterson, C., Maier, S.F., & Seligman, M.E.P. (1993). Learned helplessness: A theory for the age of personal control. New York: Oxford.
  • Peterson, C., & Bossio, L.M. (1991). Health and optimism. New York: Free Press.

References

  1. ^ Peterson, Christopher (2006). A Primer in Positive Psychology. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 
  2. ^ "VIA Institute on Character". http://www.viastrengths.org/. Retrieved 2008-04-12. 



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