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 2022 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2022 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 2022 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Overview
Positive psychology focuses on promoting optimal human functioning. In this unit you will learn about a range of concepts and models in positive psychology, as well as interventions to enhance the functioning of individuals and groups. You will learn about the relevance of positive psychology in a range of contexts and across the lifespan. You will have the opportunity to apply positive psychology to yourself, as well as undertake a positive psychology intervention with another student. You will undertake both individual and group activities in this unit to develop your understanding of how to measure positive psychology concepts and develop interventions.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Assessment 1A - Report (1,000 words)25%
- Assessment 1B - Report (2,000 words)50%
- Assessment 2B - Reflection (300 words)5%
- Assessment 2A - Animated media (Group video, 15 mins)20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Evaluate positive psychology concepts, models, theories and interventions;
- 2
Evaluate the measurement of positive psychology models, concepts and interventions;
- 3
Apply evidence-based positive psychology models and theories across a range of contexts;
- 4
Evaluate the psychological needs of individuals and groups across the lifespan;
- 5
Demonstrate reflective practice regarding your own strengths and opportunities for improvement;
- 6
Demonstrate reflective practice regarding the application of positive psychology concepts, models, theories and interventions.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures18 hours
- Tutorials18 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Where it fits
PSY3250 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Jia Yue Tan
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Elizabeth Jones
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY3250?
PSY3250 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PSY3250 offered?
In 2022, PSY3250 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
Does PSY3250 have an exam?
No. PSY3250 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include PSY3250?
PSY3250 is part of Psychology.