PSY2061 Positive Psychology

Positive psychology introduces students to the empirical study of human strength, spanning topics such as gratitude, money and happiness, healthy relationships, creativity, resilience, grit, stress reduction, and altruism. Positive psychology emerged as a distinct field in the late 1990’s, and since then it has generated a large volume of primary research and practical applications. Based on the core belief that mental health is more than the absence of illness, positive psychology seeks to uncover what makes people flourish. Students will learn the philosophy and findings of positive psychology, as well as its influence in fields such as economics, sociology, and neuroscience. Course content is presented in readings, lectures, and experiential activities. Students will demonstrate their thinking and learning by completing a variety of assessment activities, which may include projects, papers, presentations, discussions, and exams. Credits: 3.000

WRT 1011 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 And EDU 1011 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Or EDU 1001 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Or EDU 1201 Lecture Min Credits: 2.00 And ANT 1011 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Or POL 1011 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Or POL 1011 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Or SOC 1011 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00