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
- Video: Upward Spirals
- Video: Ten Positive Emotions
- Video: The Broaden-and-Build Theory
- 阅读: Fredrickson (2003) American Scientist
- 阅读: (Optional) Experiential Activity: Build a Positivity Portfolio
- 阅读: (Optional) Scholarly References and Additional Resources
Graded: Week 1 Quiz
WEEK 2
The Mindscapes and Outcomes of Positivity
Discover the roots of flexibility, creativity, and resilience.
4 videos, 3 readings
- Video: Built Resources
- Video: Resilience
- Video: Positivity & Entrepreneurship: An interview with Dr. Debby Stroman
- 阅读: The Science of Happiness
- 阅读: (Optional) Experiential Activity: Use Your Positivity Portfolio to Reverse a Downward Spiral
- 阅读: (Optional) Scholarly References and Additional Resources
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
- Video: Prioritizing Positivity
- Video: Positivity and Policy: An interview with Darren Coppin
- 阅读: Positivity Self Test
- 阅读: (Optional) Experiential Activity: Take the Positivity Self-Test Challenge
- 阅读: (Optional) Scholarly References and Additional Resources
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
- Video: Positivity Resonance
- Video: Loving-Kindness Introduced
- Video: Loving-Kindness Practiced
- Video: Investigating Positivity Resonance: An Interview with Brett Major
- Video: Loving-Kindness Meditation
- 阅读: The One You're With
- 阅读: (Optional) Experiential Activity: Practice Loving-Kindness Meditation
- 阅读: (Optional) Scholarly References and Additional Resources
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
- Video: Immune Benefits
- Video: Savoring Connections
- Video: Positivity & Wellness: An interview with Kelly Stack
- 阅读: Dr. Fredrickson’s Op Ed in the New York Times (2013)
- 阅读: (Optional) Experiential Activity: Reflect on Social Connections
- 阅读: (Optional) Scholarly References and Additional Resources
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
- Video: A New Emotion Born
- Video: Positivity & Schools: An interview with Patrick Akos
- 阅读: Dr. Fredrickson's TEDx Talk on Remaking Love
- 阅读: (Optional) Experiential Activity: Take the Make a Difference Challenge
- 阅读: (Optional) Scholarly References and Additional Resources
Graded: Week 6 Quiz
FAQs
How It Works
课程作业
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Creators
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
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Ratings and Reviews
Positive Psychology is a brilliant course. Its simple and has a good continuity. What i liked most was the simple tips that are give that can be worked out to make not only your life better but make a positive difference to others. Positive emotions and the positivity resonance made so much sense. i loved the course and of course it has made me rethink my ways .
loved this course, a lot of information that some of us may know instinctually but when brought to the forefront of our mind makes a great impact.
The professor Dr. Barbara was incredibly knowledgeable and presented the information in a group setting so you will hear other views regarding particular studies etc.
Very interactive. You must do to really learn
An Awesome Experience with lots of learning. Its also provided an avenue for understanding self and healing self. Thanks from the bottom of my heart to Dr. Fredrickson and all those who are working and spreading the science of positive psychology.
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JN
This is an eye opening course that explores the new field of the new field of Positive psychology. Psychologist are now working to help those they treat enhance their lives instead of only treating anxiety and other neurosis. Its free unless you want to earn credits for the course. If you monitor the course, they do not mark the tests. Otherwise you will receive the full benefit of this course.
After the first 6 minutes, I advise those who I recommend this to skip the rest of this video because it causes a strong negative reaction.