Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness

This course is part of Psychology in Everyday Life Specialization

Instructor: Kyle Smith

What you'll learn

  •   Practical techniques to discover meaning and satisfaction in your life
  •   Interventions to boost happiness for yourself and others
  •   How culture and public policy influence the pursuit of life satisfaction across different countries
  • Skills you'll gain

  •   Public Policies
  •   Empathy
  •   Relationship Building
  •   Mental Health
  •   Compassion
  •   Cultural Diversity
  •   Resilience
  •   Behavioral Health
  •   Research
  •   Psychology
  •   Goal Setting
  • There are 10 modules in this course

    Upon completion of this course, in addition to having a clear plan for improving your happiness and life satisfaction, you will have a deeper understanding of happiness, insight into how you can find meaning in your life, an awareness of the role of positive emotions in different cultures, and an appreciation of how public policies can improve or worsen the happiness of a country as a whole. Overall, regardless of who you are, the material in this course can put you on a path to a happier, more fulfilling life.

    Opening to Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness

    History of Positive Psychology

    Factors in Subjective Well-Being

    Happiness as a Policy Issue

    Prosocial Behavior

    Course Summary

    Cumulative Quiz

    Course Resources

    PsycLearn Essentials APA Student Resources

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