DESCRIPTION& OBJECTIVES

• This course offers students to learn about the attitudes, choices/values of a Positive lifestyle and gain a greater understanding of the strengths that characterize the mentally healthy individual. More specifically, students will gain a greater understanding of the application of Positive Psychology over the individual’s entire life span.

COURSE CODE: Psy-426

CREDIT HOURS: 03

CONTENTS

• Positive Psychology: An Introduction
• Subjective Well-being & Happiness
• Flow & Savoring
• Character Strengths & Optimism
• Positive Illusions and Playfulness
• Emotional Intelligence & Prudence
• Religion, Spirituality & Transcendence
• Love, Kindness & Healthy Relationships
• Gratitude & Zest
• Hope, Modesty & Forgiveness
• Altruism & Empathy & Social Intelligence
• Self-Efficacy and Positive Development
• Positive Psychology, Positive Prevention, and Positive Therapy

RECOMMENDED BOOKS & SUGGESTED BOOKS:

1. Lyubomirsky, S. (2008). The how of happiness. New York: The Penguin Press.
2. Peterson, C. (2006). A primer in positive psychology. Oxford University Press.
3. Seligman, M. E. P. (2002). Positive Psychology, Positive Prevention, and Positive Therapy. In C. R. Snyder and S. J. Lopez (Eds.). Handbook of Positive Psychology, 528-540. Oxford University Press.
4. Seligman, M. E. P., & Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2000). Positive psychology: An introduction. American Psychologist, 55, 5-14.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Students will be asked to not only submit written assignment but present and discuss their findings in the class

• Final Term Exam: 50 Marks
• Mid Term Exam: 30 Marks
• Sessional: 20 Marks
  • Quiz: 05 Marks
  • Assignment: 05 Marks
  • Presentation: 10 Marks

CLASS TIMINGS: BS 8th Reg. (Thursday: 8:00 - 9:30 AM) (Friday: 8:00 - 9:30 AM)

BS 8th SS (Thursday: 11:00 - 12:30 PM) (Friday: 11:00 - 12:30 PM)