Critical Approaches to Positive Psychology

• Credit value: 15 credits at Level 4
• Convenor: Dr Michael Mallaghan
• Assessment: to be confirmed

Positive psychology focuses on those aspects of human behaviour and experience that represent optimal functioning and positive emotions. Topics include happiness and its causes, the psychology of flow, hope and optimism, and positive self-esteem and self-efficacy. The course also examines applications of positive psychology to mental health, business and education.