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.
Positive Psychology
The University of North Carolina at Chapel HillAbout this Course
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Approx. 9 hours to complete
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Subtitles: English, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified)
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GratitudeKindnessMeditationPositive Psychology
Learner Career Outcomes
40%
started a new career after completing these courses
30%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
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. 9 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified)
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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
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
3 readings
Fredrickson (2003) American Scientist10m
(Optional) Experiential Activity: Build a Positivity Portfolio10m
(Optional) Scholarly References and Additional Resources10m
1 practice exercise
Week 1 Quiz10m
1 hour to complete
The Mindscapes and Outcomes of Positivity
Discover the roots of flexibility, creativity, and resilience.
1 hour to complete
4 videos (Total 47 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz
4 videos
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 Quiz10m
1 hour to complete
The Delicate Art of Pursuing Happiness
Discover the ratios and priorities that best promote flourishing and learn common pitfalls to avoid.
1 hour to complete
3 videos (Total 43 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz
3 videos
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 Quiz10m
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
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 Quiz10m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
by JCJul 2, 2018
One of the best psychology courses I have taken. I have learned so much and how simple it is to implement these principles into everyday life. Thank you for providing this rich material to all of us.
by LSJul 4, 2020
Very good course with excellent substance. I took this as a refresher as I have read both Positivity and Love 2.0, finding them to be life-changing and life-enhancing. Worth the money and the time.
by SJDec 14, 2019
Thi was a very useful subject, with good examples and experiences, weekly exercises that assisted me to reflect on the teachings and the further readings to take my understanding to the next level.
by RMay 28, 2020
I just love this course. I'm a software engineering student but I love human psychology. This positive psychology helps me in my real life a lot. Specially the meditation part. Thank you so much.
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