PSYCH X402
Positive Psychology
Gain an understanding of the academic field of positive psychology, which is the study of optimal human functioning.
Although psychologists have traditionally focused on fixing what is wrong with people by understanding the roots of suffering, positive psychology concentrates on building what is right in people by scientifically studying strengths and values, such as optimism, resilience and courage.
Gain an understanding of the research into the different dimensions of happiness and subjective well-being, and acquire skills to implement positive-psychology-based concepts in your life and practice.