Positive Psychology by Coursera
Skills you will learn!
Curriculum
8 Topics
Emotions
Upward Spirals
Ten Positive Emotions
The Broaden-and-Build Theory
Fredrickson (2003) American Scientist
(Optional) Experiential Activity: Build a Positivity Portfolio
(Optional) Scholarly References and Additional Resources
Week 1 Quiz
8 Topics
Broadened Awareness
Built Resources
Resilience
Positivity & Entrepreneurship: An interview with Dr. Debby Stroman
The Science of Happiness
(Optional) Experiential Activity: Use Your Positivity Portfolio to Reverse a Downward Spiral
(Optional) Scholarly References and Additional Resources
Week 2 Quiz
7 Topics
Positivity Ratios
Prioritizing Positivity
Positivity and Policy: An interview with Darren Coppin
Positivity Self Test
(Optional) Experiential Activity: Take the Positivity Self-Test Challenge
(Optional) Scholarly References and Additional Resources
Week 3 Quiz
10 Topics
What is Love?
Positivity Resonance
Loving-Kindness Introduced
Loving-Kindness Practiced
Investigating Positivity Resonance: An Interview with Brett Major
Loving-Kindness Meditation
The One You're With
(Optional) Experiential Activity: Practice Loving-Kindness Meditation
(Optional) Scholarly References and Additional Resources
Week 4 Quiz
8 Topics
Cardiovascular Benefits
Immune Benefits
Savoring Connections
Positivity & Wellness: An interview with Kelly Stack
Dr. Fredrickson’s Op Ed in the New York Times (2013)
(Optional) Experiential Activity: Reflect on Social Connections
(Optional) Scholarly References and Additional Resources
Week 5 Quiz
7 Topics
Gratitude
A New Emotion Born
Positivity & Schools: An interview with Patrick Akos
Dr. Fredrickson's TEDx Talk on Remaking Love
(Optional) Experiential Activity: Take the Make a Difference Challenge
(Optional) Scholarly References and Additional Resources
Week 6 Quiz
Positive Psychology
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