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Schedule

Note: All due dates reflect North American eastern time (ET).

 
Lesson 1: What is Positive Psychology?
Readings:

Textbook

  • Lesson 1 commentary
  • Chapter 1
  • Chapter 2
Assignments:
  • Academic Integrity Form
  • Introduction to Positive Psychology Activity
Lesson 2: Cultural Context
Readings:

Textbook

  • Lesson 2 commentary


Course Reserves 

  • Chapter 2
  • Chapter 4
Assignments:
  • Cultural Context Discussion Forum
Lesson 3: Pleasure and Happiness
Readings:

Textbook

  • Lesson 3 Commentary
  • Chapter 3
  • Chapter 4
Assignments:
  • Boosting Happiness Activity
Lesson 4: Managing Negative Emotions
Readings:

Textbook

  • Lesson 4 commentary


Course Reserves 

  • Chapter 11
Assignments:
  • Managing Negative Emotions Activity
  • Managing Negative Thoughts - Part A
Lesson 5: Positive Thinking: Self-Efficacy, Hope, and Optimism
Readings:

Textbook

  • Lesson 5 Commentary
  • Chapter 5
Assignments:
  • The Wizard of Oz Reflection
Lesson 6: Managing Negative Thoughts
Readings:

Textbook

  • Lesson 6 Commentary

Course Reserves 

  • Chapter 6
Assignments:
  • Managing Negative Thoughts - Part B
Lesson 7: Wellness
Readings:

Textbook

  • Lesson 7 commentary
  • Chapter 9
  • Course Reserves 
Assignments:
  • Experiential Activity and Comparing Therapies
Lesson 8: Midterm Exam
Readings:
  • None
Assignments:
  • Midterm Exam
Lesson 9: Character Strengths
Readings:

Textbook

  • Lesson 9 Commentary
  • Chapter 6
Assignments:
  • VIA Character Strength Survey
  • Character Strength Discussion Forum
Lesson 10: Values
Readings:

Textbook

  • Lesson 10 Commentary
  • Chapter 7
Assignments:
  • Lesson 10 Quiz
Lesson 11: Interests, Abilities, and Accomplishments
Readings:

Textbook

  • Lesson 11 Commentary
  • Chapter 8
Assignments:
  • Assessment Battery for Careers Activity
Lesson 12: Relationships
Readings:

Textbook

  • Lesson 12 Commentary
  • Chapter 10
  • Other Readings
Assignments:
  • A Closer Look at Intimate Relationships Activity
  • Advice Column Essay 
Lesson 13: The Meaning of Life
Readings:

Textbook

  • Lesson 13 Commentary

Other Reading

Assignments:
  • Meaning of Life Reflection
Lesson 14: The Future of Positive Psychology
Readings:

Textbook

  • Lesson 14 Commentary
Assignments:
  • Wrapping Up Discussion Forum
Lesson 15 Final Exam
Readings:
  • None
Assignments:
  • Final Exam

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