The psychology of courage : modern research on an ancient virtue
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The psychology of courage : modern research on an ancient virtue
(Decade of behavior)
American Psychological Association, c2010
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
From the mundane to the most heroic feats, this book synthesizes recent advances in our understanding of the psychology of courageous actions and related prosocial behaviors. Twelve chapters examine the meaning of courage, basic research on the psychological mechanisms of courage, and practical applications of courage research to organizational leadership, military psychology, and society at large.
Table of Contents
Contributors
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
I. What Is Courage?
Philosophical Roots of the Concept of Courage
-Daniel Putman
Folk Conceptualizations of Courage
-Shane J. Lopez, Heather N. Rasmussen, William P. Skorupski, Kristin Koetting, Stephanie E. Petersen, and Ya-Ting Yang
Defining the Features of Courage: A Search for Meaning
-Christopher R. Rate
Is Courage an Accolade or a Process? A Fundamental Question for Courage Research
-Cynthia L. S. Pury and Charles B. Starkey
II. Basic Research and Theory
Courage: A Psychological Perspective
-S. J. Rachman
The Courage to Be Authentic: Empirical and Existential Perspectives
-Cooper R. Woodard
The Courageous Mind-Set: A Dynamic Personality System Approach to Courage
-Sean T. Hannah, Patrick J. Sweeney, and Paul B. Lester
What is Moral Courage? Definition, Explication, and Classification of a Complex Construct
-Silvia Osswald, Tobias Greitemeyer, Peter Fischer, and Dieter Frey
III. Applied Research and Theory
Courage in Combat
-Dennis McGurk and Carl Andrew Castro
Developing Courage in Followers: Theoretical and Applied Perspectives
-Paul B. Lester, Gretchen R. Vogelgesang, Sean T. Hannah, and Ted Kimmey, Jr.
Understanding the Role of Courage in Social Life
-Monica C. Worline
IV. Conclusion
The Future of Courage Research
-Cynthia L. S. Pury, Shane J. Lopez, and Melinda Key-Roberts
Index
About the Editors
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