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Click on the headings below to get excerpts on key questions:
Where might the VIA Classification best be applied?
How can character strengths be measured?
Did the events of September 11 change Americans?
How are strengths of character related to happiness?
What is good character?
Are conceptions of character and virtue culturally- and historically-bound?
What did Erik Erikson have to say about good character?
Can creativity be nurtured?
What is the relation of boredom to curiosity?
What are the benefits of open-mindedness?
Is wisdom - the ability to offer wise counsel to others - the sole province of the elderly?
How has the meaning of bravery changed over the years?
Is there a downside of persistence?
How can zest and vitality be encouraged?
What are the basic forms of love?
What fosters kindness?
What is hot intelligence?
What are the roots of good citizenship?
Are faith-based initiatives effective?
How can the strength of fairness be deliberately encouraged?
What do we know about charismatic leadership?
How can humility be cultivated?
Are there deliberate interventions that increase the strength of prudence?
How is the strength of self-regulation like a muscle?
What are the possible consequences of religious awe?
How can we become more grateful?
Does humor improve physical health and increase longevity?
Does creativity require extremely high intelligence?
Is curiosity related to longevity?
Why is it desirable to examine both sides of an issue?
How does wisdom develop?
Does honesty increase steadily throughout childhood and adolescence?
On average, are men or women more likely to be zestful?
Are there gender differences in helping?
Does leadership really matter?
Is forgiveness associated with positive characteristics or negative characteristics?
Does prudence predict good adjustment?
What are the drawbacks to hope and optimism?
Can gratefulness be nurtured?
Is persistence a strength that only people have?
Can children be taught to be more optimistic?