The course is intended to introduce students’ basic concepts and knowledge of psychology of positive living. It is concerned with the scientific study of different aspect of human functioning including behaviours, thoughts, emotions, learning and personality as well as factors that enable individuals to flourish and achieve positive living, with an aim to promoting students’ self-understanding, knowledge and potentials in positive emotions, resilience, creativity and character strengths. The course is composed of two parts: (1) introduction of basic concepts and knowledge of psychological study on human functioning; and (2) introduction of the key concepts and knowledge of positive psychology, with the joint expertise of the Social Work Department and Counselling and Development Section, Office of Student Affairs.
http://ge.hkbu.edu.hk/course/IGE-1876/