PSY3250 Positive psychology
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY3250 Positive psychology is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PSY3250
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PSY3250
No unit lists PSY3250 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Overview
Positive psychology focuses on promoting optimal human functioning. Theoretical perspectives will be examined to demonstrate the impact of positive conditions in achieving desirable outcomes. Information concerning the latest evidence-based interventions about what makes people happy and how happiness is defined and measured will be presented. The relevance of positive psychology in a range of contexts and across the life span will be explored. Numerous and varied learning approaches such as debates, case studies, role plays, watching videos, keeping journals and research activities will be undertaken. This unit will be based on evidence-based knowledge and practice and will also involve an experiential component to facilitate learning.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe various theories underpinning positive psychology;
- 2
Demonstrate familiarity with positive psychology measures;
- 3
Critically analyse current research in positive psychology;
- 4
Practice various positive psychology interventions through assigned exercises;
- 5
Discuss current issues in positive psychology.
Workload and teaching
One 3 hour lecture/workshop per week, plus 4-5 hours prescribed reading per week and 4 hours of private study (e.g. completion of journal, experiential exercises, preparation of essay and group presentation).
Where it fits
PSY3250 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Adriana Ortega
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Karen Golden
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY3250?
PSY3250 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PSY3250 offered?
In 2020, PSY3250 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
Which majors and minors include PSY3250?
PSY3250 is part of Psychology.