Course Curriculum

Course Code: PSYC228 Credit Units L T P/S SW AS/DS FW No. of PSDA Total Credit Unit
Course Level UG 2 0 0 4 0 0 0 4
Course Title Basics of Positive Psychology

Course
Description :

Course Objectives :

SN. Objectives
1 • Apply positive psychology for enhancement of self and others
2 • Support the intellectual, social, physical and personal development of all students
3 • Apply theoretical frameworks from positive psychology for the enhancement of ones and others potential

Pre-Requisites : General

SN. Course Code Course Name

Course Contents / Syllabus :

SN. Module Descriptors / Topics Weightage

Module I: Nature and
Defining Positive Psychology History of Positive Psychology Eastern and western perspectives of Positive
1 Scope of Positive 15.00
Psychology Research Approaches in Positive Psychology Scope of Positive Psychology
Psychology
Module II:
Classification of Gallup’s Clifton Strengths Finder The VIA Classification of Strengths The Search Institute’s 40
2 15.00
Human Strengths & Developmental Assets Assessment of Strengths: VIA Inventory
Virtues
Module III: Positive Subjective Well-being Model: Theoretical Understanding Psychological Well-being Model: Theoretical
3 Emotional States & Understanding PERMA Model of Well-being: Theoretical Understanding Well-being in Indian Psychology 15.00
Processes Correlates and Predictors of Well-being
Module IV: Positive
Conceptual Understanding of self-efficacy Conceptual Understanding of Optimism Conceptual
4 Cognitive States & 15.00
Understanding of Hope and Resilience
Processes
Module V: Positive
5 What are Positive Emotions? Positive Emotions and Health Resources Cultivating Positive Emotions 1 10.00
Emotions
Module VI:
Common Measures In Positive Psychology: Satisfaction With Life Scale, Well-being, Self-efficacy, Hope,
6 Applications of 15.00
Optimism Positive Psychology at Workplace: Positive Coaching Positive Psychology at Schools
Positive Psychology
Module VII: Positive
7 Psychology in Indian Veda and Upnishads Shrimad Bhagdvad Geeta Buddhist Literature 15.00
Literature

Course Learning Outcomes :

SN. Course Learning Outcomes

1 Apply positive psychology for enhancement of self and others
2 Support the intellectual, social, physical and personal development of all students
3 Apply theoretical frameworks from positive psychology for the enhancement of ones and others potential

Pedagogy for Course Delivery :

SN. Pedagogy Methods

The class will be taught using theory and case based method. In addition to assigning the application based teaching , the course instructor will
1
create learning environments that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation .

Theory /VAC / Architecture Assessment (L,T & Self Work): 100.00 Max : 100

Attendance+CE+EE : 5+25+70

SN. Type Component Name Marks

1 Attendance 5.00
2 End Term Examination (OMR) 70.00
3 Internal CLASS TEST 10.00
4 Internal HOME ASSIGNMENT 10.00
5 Internal PRESENTATION 5.00

Lab/ Practical/ Studio/Arch. Studio/ Field Work Assessment : 0.00 Max : 100

N/A

List of Professional skill development activities :

No.of PSDA : 4
SN. PSDA Point
1 Case Presentation
2 Quiz
3 Analysis of ROl
4 Project Assignment

Text & References :

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Courage: Facing fear and adversity with bravery.
Moderation: Finding balance and avoiding extremes in behavior and emotions.
Generosity: Giving freely and willingly to others.
Munificence: Spending money appropriately and at the right level.
Magnificence: Having a grand and noble spirit, not stingy.
Even Temper: Maintaining emotional stability and composure.
Friendliness: Being agreeable and pleasant in social interactions.
Truthfulness: Being honest and sincere in speech and actions.
Wit: Having a good sense of humor and the ability to make others laugh.
Justice: Treating others fairly and upholding what is right.
Friendship: Cultivating meaningful and supportive relationships.
 This virtue emphasizes courage, strength, and
perseverance in the face of adversity.
This virtue focuses on fairness, equality, and upholding
moral principles.
This virtue is about self-control, moderation, and
balance.
This virtue involves practical wisdom, careful consideration, and
making sound judgments.
This virtue involves trust in God and a belief in spiritual truths.
This virtue is about looking forward to the future with optimism
and expectation.
This virtue is about selfless love and compassion for others.
Jewish teachings and practices
POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
 Positive Psychology

“Positive psychology is the scientific study of what makes life most worth
living” (Peterson, 2008).
“Positive Psychology is the scientific study of positive experiences and
positive individual traits, and the institutions that facilitate their
development.” -Martin Selgman, 2005

Positive psychology is the scientific study of the strengths and virtues

that enable individuals and communities to thrive. The field is founded
on the belief that people want to lead meaningful fulfilling lives, to
cultivate what is best within themselves, and to enhance their
experiences of love, work, and play.
Who are the major players?

• Martin Seligman - Father of Contemporary Positive Psychology * Learned Optimism

•Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi - Pursuit of Happiness
• Christopher Peterson - Character Strengths and Virtues * Health and Optimism
•Carol Dweck - Growth Mindset
•Daniel Gilbert - Stumbling on Happiness
• Albert Bandura - Bobo Doll * Social Learning Theory * Self-Efficacy
•C. R. Snyder - Hope Theory
• Philip Zimbardo - Stanford Prison Experiment * Lucifer Effect * Heroic Imagination
 What positive psychology focuses on in nutshell

Positive psychology focuses on the positive events and influences in life,

including-
Positive experiences (like happiness, joy, inspiration, and love).
Positive states and traits (like gratitude, resilience, and compassion).
Positive institutions (applying positive principles within entire
organizations and institutions).
As a field, positive psychology spends much of its time thinking about
topics like character strengths, optimism, life satisfaction,
happiness, wellbeing, gratitude, compassion (as well as self-
compassion), self-esteem and self-confidence, hope, and elevation.
These topics are studied in order to learn how to help people flourish and
live their best lives.
On the Founder: Martin Seligman

Martin Seligman is a researcher with a broad range of

experience in psychology.
If you had never heard of the positive psychology movement until
now, you still might have heard his name at some point.
Seligman’s research in the 1960s and 70s laid the foundation for
the well-known psychological theory of “learned
helplessness.”
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Virtue
Virtue is derived from Latin word “ VIR” meaning man, it denotes ‘
strength of character leading to courageous deeds’.
A virtue , therefore is a trait or quality that is deemed to be morally
good and thus is valued as a foundation of principle and good moral
being
Moral excellence of a person

According to Peterson and Seligman(2004)

“ Virtues are universal, perhaps grounded in biology through an
evolutionary process that selected for these aspects of excellence as a
means of solving important task necessary for survival of species
Character Strength

Character is a Greek word which came to mean a distinct mark by which

one thing was distinguished from other and later came primarily to mean
the grouping of qualities that distinguishes one individual from another .
They are habits evident in thoughts , feelings and actions.
Character strengths are routes for achieving Virtues.
 Virtues

Wisdom refers to strengths that entail the acquisition and use of knowledge. Wisdom, in essence, is
the ability to apply knowledge and experience to make sound judgments and decisions.
The will to accomplish goals in the face of opposition, external or internal, is the main feature of
Courage.
Character strengths associated with the virtue Humanity involve positive social interaction with
friends and family members.
The strengths of Justice show up in positive interactions with the wider community.
Temperance (moderation in actions….) refers to strengths which protect us against excesses of all sorts
in satisfying our needs.
Strengths that connect us to the larger universe constitute the virtue of Transcendence (Existence or
experience beyond the normal or physical level).
There are 6 classes of virtues that are made up of 24
character strengths

Wisdom and Knowledge

Courage
Humanity
Justice
Temperance
Transcendence

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CONFIDENTIAL | 19 July 2018