Psychology of Happiness 10-FF-PYH
The course is designed as a seminar with the elements of a laboratory experience.
The following topics will be discussed:
1. Introduction to positive psychology
2. The science of happiness – definitions, measurements and concepts
3. Social and cultural determinants of happiness
4. Happiness enhancing strategies:
• Gratitude as a source of happiness
• Optimism
• Positive emotions and Living in the Present
• Positive thinking
• Investing in social relations
• Kindness
• Coping and forgiveness
• Setting goals
• Religion and spirituality as a source of happiness
• Taking care of body and happiness
5. Development of virtues
6. Test
Rodzaj przedmiotu
Koordynatorzy przedmiotu
Kryteria oceniania
Final grade will be based on:
-individual activity (homeworks, preparation for classes): 30% of final grade
-short presentation: 30% of final grade
-test: 40% of final grade
Literatura
Diener, E. & Biswas- Diener R. (2011). Happiness. Unlocking the Mysteries
of Psychological Wealth. New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Seligman, M. E. P. (2011). Flourish. New York: Free Press.
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