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PSYC4006: Positive Psychology, Resilience and Happiness
2020 unit information
The search for happiness and well-being is ubiquitous. Humans crave a sense of well-being, and resilience in the face of hardships has been a prized attribute since time immemorial. However, it is only relatively recently that psychology has turned its attention to the scientific exploration of well-being, resilience, happiness and the life well-lived. This unit of study teaches skills and pathways for cultivating wellbeing, resilience and happiness in individuals, groups, organisations and communities as a whole. The teaching in this unit advocates scientific methods and promotes critical thinking and analysis of key facets of positive psychology. We will explore the theoretical perspectives and conceptual frameworks that underpin positive psychology. The related empirical research will be examined and critiqued in order to identify best practice interventions and to facilitate the utilisation of this knowledge into effective real world methods. Active learning is a central feature of this unit. Students will be expected to apply positive psychology principles in their own lives and to reflect on these experiences. A wide range of learning approaches will be used including: debates, role plays, case studies, and reflective journal entries. These will form part of the learning and assessment activities.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Science
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Psychology Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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144 cp of which a minimum needs to be 24 cp of 3000-level or 4000-level units of study |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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PSYC4730 or PSYC4723 |
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Students should have the ability to read and interpret findings from scientific research, and have a basic familiarity with the empirical process. |
The learning outcomes for this unit will be available two weeks before the first day of teaching.
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Semester 1 2020
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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