About this course: 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.
Created by: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Taught by: 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
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| Commitment | 2-4 hours/week |
| Language | English, Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified) |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Positive Emotions: The Tiny Engines of Positive Psychology
Look “under the hood” to discover the powerful drivers of growth, well-being, and health.
4 videos, 3 readings
Graded: Week 1 Quiz
WEEK 2
The Mindscapes and Outcomes of Positivity
Discover the roots of flexibility, creativity, and resilience.
4 videos, 3 readings
Graded: Week 2 Quiz
WEEK 3
The Delicate Art of Pursuing Happiness
Discover the ratios and priorities that best promote flourishing and learn common pitfalls to avoid.
3 videos, 3 readings
Graded: Week 3 Quiz
WEEK 4
Positivity Resonance and Loving-Kindness
Unveil the force of co-experienced positive emotions and practice this lab-tested meditation honed over millennia.
6 videos, 3 readings
Graded: Week 4 Quiz
WEEK 5
The Fruits of Positivity Resonance
Learn to spot the health benefits that loving-kindness uniquely nourishes.
4 videos, 3 readings
Graded: Week 5 Quiz
WEEK 6
The Ripples of Positivity Resonance
Far beyond you and your happiness, positive psychology radiates out to benefit your relationships and community.
3 videos, 3 readings
Graded: Week 6 Quiz
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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.
Pricing
| Audit | Purchase Course | |
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| Access to course materials | Available | Available |
| Access to graded materials | Not available | Available |
| Receive a final grade | Not available | Available |
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Ratings and Reviews
I absolutely loved this course! It was rich and mind-stimulating with interesting questions and remarks. Thank you so much, Barb, for sharing in all the information on this course!
非常好的一门课程，中文字幕翻译准确，对我的帮助很大。但是我深挖了一下主讲教师，她貌似跟达赖有联系。
Great course. Learned a lot. Good material. Strong curriculum. A bit slow at time. Quality of video could be improved. Well worth the cost. It would be great if next level course was offered.
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