Positive Psychology

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

About this Course

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This course discusses research findings in the field of positive psychology, conducted by Barbara Fredrickson and her colleagues. It also features practical applications of this science that you can put to use immediately to help you live a full and meaningful life.

Learner Career Outcomes

37%

started a new career after completing these courses

29%

got a tangible career benefit from this course

11%

got a pay increase or promotion

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Approx. 11 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English, Spanish, German, Chinese (Simplified)

Skills you will gain

GratitudeKindnessMeditationPositive Psychology

Learner Career Outcomes

37%

started a new career after completing these courses

29%

got a tangible career benefit from this course

11%

got a pay increase or promotion

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Approx. 11 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English, Spanish, German, Chinese (Simplified)

Instructor

Instructor rating

4.8/5 (830 Ratings)

Dr. Barbara L. Fredrickson

Kenan Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Director of the Social Psychology Doctoral Program and the Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Laboratory, President-Elect, International Positive Psychology Association

Kenan-Flagler School of Business

238,254 Learners

1 Course

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public university, is known around the world for innovative teaching and research. Regularly ranked as the nation’s best value for academic quality, UNC has produced the most Rhodes Scholars for the past 25 years among U.S. public research universities.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Content Rating98%(28,784 ratings)

Week

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Positive Emotions: The Tiny Engines of Positive Psychology

Look “under the hood” to discover the powerful drivers of growth, well-being, and health.

2 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 51 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

4 videos

Emotions13m

Upward Spirals9m

Ten Positive Emotions17m

The Broaden-and-Build Theory9m

3 readings

Fredrickson (2003) American Scientist10m

(Optional) Experiential Activity: Build a Positivity Portfolio10m

(Optional) Scholarly References and Additional Resources10m

1 practice exercise

Week 1 Quiz30m

Week

Week 2

2 hours to complete

The Mindscapes and Outcomes of Positivity

Discover the roots of flexibility, creativity, and resilience.

2 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 47 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

4 videos

Broadened Awareness14m

Built Resources9m

Resilience14m

Positivity & Entrepreneurship: An interview with Dr. Debby Stroman8m

3 readings

The Science of Happiness10m

(Optional) Experiential Activity: Use Your Positivity Portfolio to Reverse a Downward Spiral10m

(Optional) Scholarly References and Additional Resources10m

1 practice exercise

Week 2 Quiz30m

Week

Week 3

2 hours to complete

The Delicate Art of Pursuing Happiness

Discover the ratios and priorities that best promote flourishing and learn common pitfalls to avoid.

2 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 43 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

3 videos

Positivity Ratios15m

Prioritizing Positivity15m

Positivity and Policy: An interview with Darren Coppin11m

3 readings

Positivity Self Test10m

(Optional) Experiential Activity: Take the Positivity Self-Test Challenge10m

(Optional) Scholarly References and Additional Resources10m

1 practice exercise

Week 3 Quiz30m

Week

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Positivity Resonance and Loving-Kindness

Unveil the force of co-experienced positive emotions and practice this lab-tested meditation honed over millennia.

2 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 80 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

6 videos

What is Love?17m

Positivity Resonance15m

Loving-Kindness Introduced10m

Loving-Kindness Practiced12m

Investigating Positivity Resonance: An Interview with Brett Major9m

Loving-Kindness Meditation15m

3 readings

The One You're With10m

(Optional) Experiential Activity: Practice Loving-Kindness Meditation10m

(Optional) Scholarly References and Additional Resources10m

1 practice exercise

Week 4 Quiz30m

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Positive Psychology