PSY 351 - Positive Psychology

Institution:

Hilbert College

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Description:

Positive Psychology is a study of the basic human drive towards happiness. As a psychological construct, happiness includes numerous perspectives and attitudes contentment, peacefulness, attainment of goals, health, wealth, spirituality, as well as cultural variations of its definition. This course will focus on the research associated with elements of positivism such as subjective well­being, personality traits associated with positivism, measurements of happiness, hardiness and mindfulness, cognitive styles of attribution and locus of control and, the physiology of emotion. Ultimately, students will learn about this field of Psychology, its complexities and its applications in both professional and personal contexts.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hilbert.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 649-7900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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