Positive Psychology
UNC researcher Barbara Fredrickson introduces the science of positive emotions and flourishing.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill•By Barbara Fredrickson
4.8
(4,200 reviews)•320,000 students enrolledAbout this course
Discover the science of what makes life worth living. Taught by leading researcher Barbara Fredrickson, this University of North Carolina course introduces the study of positive emotions, the broaden-and-build theory and evidence-based practices that support flourishing and resilience.
Skills you'll gain
Positive PsychologyEmotional Well-BeingResilienceFlourishingBehavioral Science
Syllabus
1
Positive Emotions and the Broaden-and-Build Theory2
Measuring Positivity3
Resonant Connections4
Resilience and Coping5
Putting Positivity Into PracticeFree
Certificate: $49
Duration6 weeks
Effort2-3 hours/week
Levelbeginner
LanguageEnglish
SubtitlesEnglish, Spanish
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