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16729
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
S1
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
TP(30H)
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| Scientific area |
Psychology
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Entry requirements |
Not aplicable.
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Learning outcomes |
At the end of the semester, students are expected to:
- Know what Positive psychology is.
- Be able to discuss the main topics in positive psychology, including: Emotions and Personality; Happiness and Well-being; Optimism and Hope; Resilience and post-traumatic growth; Mindfulness.
- Understand Positive Psychological Coaching.
- Understand the main Positive Psychological Interventions.
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Syllabus |
1) What is Positive Psychology?
2) Emotions and Personality
3) Happiness and Well-being
4) Optimism and Hope
5) Resilience and post-traumatic growth
6) Mindfulness and Psychology
7) Positive Psychological Coaching
8) Positive Psychology Interventions
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Main Bibliography |
Ben-Shahar, T. (2007). Happier: Learn the secrets to daily joy and lasting fulfillment. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Carr, A (2011). Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness and Human Strengths (2nd edition). Hove, UK: Routledge.
Compton, W.C. & Hoffman, E. (2012). Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness and Flourishing. Belmont: Wadsworth.
Emmons, R.A. (2008). Thanks!: How Practicing Gratitude Can Make You Happier. Mariner Books.
Hefferon, K., Boniwell, I. (2011). Positive Psychology: Theory, Research and Applications. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Lyubomirsky, S. (2014). The Myths of Happiness: What Should Make You Happy, but Doesn’t, What Shouldn’t Make You Happy, but Does. New York: Penguin.
Seligman, M. (2002). Authentic happiness: Using the new positive psychology to realize your potential for lasting fulfillment. New York: Free Press.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Contact hours are theoretical and practical. Initially, the professor provides a theoretical background to the topics addressed, followed by student-centered activities (e.g. exercises, analysis of case studies, searching for some topic, solving a problem, etc.).
The evaluation will be done as follows:
- Individual work / essay (40%);
- Individual theoretical exam "frequência" (60%).
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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