SOW-PSB2SP90E
The Psychology of Happiness
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CursusSOW-PSB2SP90E
Studiepunten (ECTS)6
CategorieB2 (Tweede jaar bachelor)
VoertaalEngels
Aangeboden doorRadboud Universiteit; Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen; Psychologie;
Docenten
VorigeVolgende 1
Docent
prof. dr. A.J. Dijksterhuis
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
prof. dr. J.C.T.M. Karremans
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
dr. M.H. Prins
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
dr. J.E. Schleu
Overige cursussen docent
Examinator
dr. J.E. Schleu
Overige cursussen docent
Collegejaar2021
Periode
PER3  (31-01-2022 t/m 08-04-2022)
Aanvangsblok
PER3
Onderwijsvorm
voltijd
Opmerking-
Inschrijven via OSIRISJa
Inschrijven voor bijvakkersNee
VoorinschrijvingNee
WachtlijstNee
Plaatsingsprocedure-
Cursusdoelen
In this course, you will:
  • develop theoretical and practical skills that help you to become happier, and that you can use to advise others on how to become happier;
  • understand and are able to explain the main empirical results as well as the main theories in the psychology of happiness.
Inhoud
In this course, we will highlight the psychological mechanisms underlying happiness. Research indicates that well-being is only partly based on genetics and on circumstances and to a large extent caused by the choices we make. Questions that we discuss are, amongst others: does money really increase our happiness? And how should we spend our money to become happier? To what extent does our well-being depend on the relationships with and behaviours of others? What are the most important determinants of happiness in work? How do you become mindful? Is mindfulness a successful approach to increase happiness? More generally, what kind of activities can make us happy? And if you know what makes you happy, how can you increase the chance that you will actually act accordingly? These and other questions will be dealt with in the course on the psychology of happiness.
Niveau

Voorkennis
First-year psychology programme or other first-year university programme
Toetsinformatie
Written exam with six to eight open questions based on the lectures and readings.
Bijzonderheden
 
Verplicht materiaal
Syllabus
Scientific papers or book chapters (see course manual).

Werkvormen
Lecture

Algemeen
Class lectures, interactive lectures and guest lectures

Sustainability certificate
AanwezigheidsplichtJa

Toetsen
Exam
Weging1
ToetsvormDigitale toets met CIRRUS
GelegenhedenBlok PER3, Blok PER4