PSYC 3603 - Positive Psychology

Institution:

Becker College - Closed

Subject:

Description:

Positive Psychology is the scientific study of optimal human functioning. This course will consider human functioning at several levels, including biological, experiential, personal, relational, and cultural. The pillars of Positive Psychology as proposed by Dr. Seligman, the pleasant life, the good life and its corresponding signature strengths, and the meaningful life will all be explored. Enhancing the quality of life through Czikszentmihalyi's groundbreaking work on FLOW will expand the initial concepts of Positive Psychology. The topics of emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and schema therapy, based on the latest research in neuroscience and cognitive psychology, will all be addressed in their relationship to optimal human functioning.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.becker.edu

Phone Number:

(877) 523-2537

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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