Positive Psychology (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25DPSY611(B)
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To introduce the basic concepts of the growing approach of positive psychology and understand its applications in various domains

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

Title

25DPSY611(B)

Positive

CO151: Understand the

Approach in

Class test,

 

Psychology

linkages of self between

teaching:

Semester end

 

(Theory)

eastern    and     western

Interactive

examinations

 

 

school of thoughts

Lectures,

, Quiz,

 

 

CO152: Appreciate and

Discussion,

Solving

 

 

understand the meaning

Tutorials,

problems in

 

 

and               conceptual

Reading

tutorials,

 

 

approaches to happiness

assignments,

Assignments,

 

 

and well-being.

Demonstration

Presentation,

 

 

CO153:  Being  able  to

, Team

Individual

 

 

locate the diversity in the

teaching

and group

 

 

experiences of happiness within an individual’s life

Learning activities for

projects

 

 

span and across different

the students:

 

 

 

domains

Self-learning

 

 

 

CO154:      Develop    an

assignments,

 

 

 

awareness of applications

Effective

 

 

 

and      implications     of

questions,

 

 

 

positive         psychology

Simulation,

 

 

 

concepts   of   efficacious

Seminar

 

 

 

belief

presentation,

 

 

 

CO155:    Grasp    basic

Giving tasks,

 

 

 

cognitive     states    and

Field practical

 

 

 

processes    in     positive

 

 

 

 

psychology. Transfer the

 

 

 

 

theoretical concepts into

 

 

 

 

practical settings.

 

 

 

 

CO156:           Contribute

 

 

 

 

effectively    in     course-

 

 

 

 

specific interaction

 

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Positive Psychology:

 Nature and Scope; Perspectives of Positive Psychology- Western and Eastern; Human Strengths & Positive Outcomes

12.00
Unit II: 
Positive Emotional States and Processes:

Happiness and Well Being, Positive Affect and Positive Emotions, Emotional Intelligence

12.00
Unit III: 
Positive Cognitive States and Processes- I:

Self-efficacy, Optimism, Hope,.

12.00
Unit IV: 
Positive Cognitive States and Processes-II:

Wisdom, Flow, Mindfulness

12.00
Unit V: 
Specific Coping Strategies:

Resilience- Sources of Resilience in Children,  Sources  of  Resilience  in  Adulthood  and  Later  Life; Spirituality; Forgiveness; Gratitude

Essential Readings: 

·      Baumgardner, S. R. & Crothers M. K. (2010). Positive psychology. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice Hall.

·      Snyder, C. R., & Lopez, S. J. (2007). Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

·     Snyder, C. R., & Lopez, S. J. (2002). Handbook of Positive Psychology. New York: Oxford University Press.

 

Suggested Readings:

·         Carr, A. (2004). Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness and Human Strength. UK: Routledge

   Peterson, C. (2006). A Primer in Positive Psychology. New York: Oxford University Press.

 

E-Resources:

 

·      Positive Psychology: A course offered on Coursera. Access via: https://www.coursera.org/learn/positive-psychology

·     Foundations of Positive Psychology: A course offered by University of Penn on Coursera. Access via: https://www.coursera.org/specializations/positivepsychology

·    The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success. https://www.pdfdrive.com/the-happiness-advantage-the-seven-principles-of- positive-psychology-that-fuel-success-and-performance-at-work-e156633345.html

 

 

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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