Positive Psychology

Early Summer Session 1 | 3 credits

What does science reveal about happiness? What are the possbile pitfalls of a psychology of happiness? This course is an examination of recent psychological reserach in the rapidly explanding field of positive psychology. Students will explore constructs of well-being and happiness and consider the ways that positive emotions influence cognition, health, wealth, and social relationships.

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Prerequisites

A university-level psychology course.

Instructors

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  Marie Brinkgaard

  Cand.mag.pæd/psyk. (Specialized in Positive Psychology and Human Resources, University of Copenhagen, 2010). Educated in Coaching Management 2011. With DIS since 2011.