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PSY3250 · Monash University

Positive psychology

Credit points
6
Level
3
Workload
—
Faculty
Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

What it covers

Positive psychology is the ‘science of a life well-lived’. In this unit, you will learn about a range of concepts and theories related to the science of well-being, such as positive emotions, relationships, acts of kindness, and getting into the flow state. You will get to explore tools that positive psychology offers, including measures of well-being, and practices that assist people to move towards a more flourishing life. You will engage in personal evaluations of and reflections on your character strengths and virtues. You will work in groups on a social media project to examine scientific approaches to well-being, and engage in debates and discussions on contemporary issues related to positive psychology.

Assessment

TaskTypeWeight
Personal reflection (1,200 words)Written25%
Multimedia communication (9 content posts of any format, and a report of up to 1000 words)Artefact35%
Essay (2,200)Written40%

When and where

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterMalaysiaOn-campus