PSYC 440 — HAPPINESS AND POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
Learning Objectives & Matches
• Understand and articulate key concepts, theories, and findings in the field of positive psychology • Understand the research methods (measures, interventions, research paradigms) used in positive psychology research • Evaluate evidence for the validity of empirical claims in contemporary positive psychology research • Interact with positive psychology activities to develop a perspective on how different positive psychology interventions are (or are not) relevant to and helpful for your life • Understand some of the different cultural influences on how we define and experience happiness
Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Develop and participate in health promotion programs, group activities, or discussions to promote client health, facilitate social adjustment, alleviate stress, and prevent physical or mental disability.
Maintain and promote a positive attitude toward clients and their treatment programs.
Observe and evaluate athletes' mental well-being.
Conduct therapy sessions to improve patients' mental and physical well-being.
Teach, take continuing education classes, attend conferences or seminars, or conduct research and publish findings to increase understanding of mental, emotional, or behavioral states or disorders.
Develop, implement, or evaluate programs such as outreach activities, community mental health programs, and crisis situation response activities.
Listen and provide emotional support and encouragement to psychiatric patients.
Encourage individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for confronting their problems in a constructive manner.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as family behavior, child and adolescent mental health, or social intervention evaluation.