PSY 007 — Positive Psychology Units: 3
The course provides an introduction to positive psychology. Positive psychology uses the tools of rigorous science to examine the sources and nature of positive human strengths, characteristics, resources, and aspirations. This course is designed to explore the concepts, research behind the concepts, techniques, resiliency factors and exercises to enhance optimism, decrease stressors, and significantly increase wellbeing. Topics include happiness, self-esteem, self-knowledge, empathy, compassion, friendship, hope, goal setting, love, parenting, achievement, positive education, positive organizations, resilience, creativity and flow, mindfulness, spirituality, and humor. This course is offered in the Spring semester of even-numbered years. Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No Grading: Letter Prerequisite: None Advisory: ENG 061. Limitation on enrollment: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: A4, A7 CalGETC: None
Prerequisites: ENG 061