Positive Psychology

PSYC-235-300

Hudson Valley Community College

  • Semester
    Spring 2025
  • Instructor
    Andrew Schott
  • Start Date
    01-21-2025
  • Total Credits
    3
  • Call to Register
    518-629-4574

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This course focuses on the science of happiness and personal effectiveness, with a focus on the empirical study of well being. The scientific study of happiness will include how to define and objectively measure happiness, genetic influences, cultural and environmental influences, neurological influences, behavioral and cognitive influences as well as the systematic study of how to influence life satisfaction. Content is addressed through readings, class lecture and discussion, writing assignments and experiential activities.
Prerequisites: PSYC100 OR AH02587
General Education Area(s): Social Sciences
Course Area: Psychology
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Dates: 01-21-2025 - 05-16-2025
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Instructor: Andrew Schott
Local Course ID: SP25_PSYC235_1
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