Knowledge

The student...

is familiar with the main principles of positive psychology and their implications for well-being and quality of life
has insight in to the application of positive psychology has biological, psychological, social and emotional consequences
has broad knowledge of research that supports the principles, strategies, interventions and techniques used in positive psychology
has insights in to the practical application of positive psychology to relationships, lifestyles and ways of thinking
has knowledge of the concept of resilience and its significance for psychological functioning

Skills

The student...

can use core concepts from positive psychology and resilience in their own life and work
can provide a written description of basic models, theories and research in positive psychology
can use a repertoire of measurement methods, techniques and activities that translate scientific knowledge of positive psychology into practice

General competence

The student...

can reflect on the importance of conducting scientific research into psychological processes
can critically evaluate how basic knowledge of positive psychology can be applied in practice
can reflect on the interaction between biological, psychological and social factors in relation to happiness, well-being and quality of life

Subject description 7106

Positive Psychology and Quality of Life