EPSY 412 : Positive Psychology

Department

Department of Educational and Psychological Sciences

Academic Program

Bachelor in Education and Psychology

Type

Compulsory

Credits

02

Prerequisite

EPSY 113

Overview

Definition of positive psychology, positive psychology perspective, criticism of traditional psychology, knowledge of positive psychology and its fields, differences between positive thinking and positive psychology, positive prevention: the negative brain, the role of positive emotions, history of positive psychology. Key ideas in the field of positive psychology: flow. Key ideas in the field of positive psychology: building on or building strengths. Key ideas in the field of positive psychology: original or distinctive strengths. Positive psychotherapy. Positive psychology and self-esteem, hope and happiness as examples of positive psychology. Positive psychology limits and criticisms.

Intended learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1. The student should explain the concept of positive psychology and traditional psychology

2. The student should analyze the concept of positive psychology and its fields, the differences between positive thinking and positive psychology

3. The student should explain what is meant by positive prevention: the negative brain, the role of positive emotions through the history of positive psychology.

4. The student should review the meaning of flow, building on or building strengths, original or distinctive strengths.

5. The student should explain what is meant by positive psychotherapy and self-esteem

6. The student should explain the relationship between hope and happiness as examples of positive psychology.

7. The student should show the limits and criticisms of positive psychology.

8. The student should analyze the concept of positive psychology and traditional psychology

9. The student should discuss the concept of positive psychology and its fields, the differences between positive thinking and positive psychology

10. The student should recall what is meant by positive prevention: the negative brain, the role of positive emotions.

11. The student should recall the meaning of flow, building on or building strengths, original or distinctive strengths.

12. The student should analyze what is meant by positive psychotherapy and self-esteem

13. The student should discuss the relationship between hope and happiness as examples of positive psychology.

14. The student should analyze the limits and criticisms of positive psychology.

15. The student should design a visual presentation in which he explains the concept of positive psychology and traditional psychology

16. To explain the concept of positive psychology and its fields, the differences between positive thinking and positive psychology using a projector.

17. To present a research in which he explains the role of the negative brain and positive emotions.

18. To present a visual presentation in which the intention is to explain the flow, building on or building up the original or distinctive strengths.

19. The student should explain a lesson in which he explains positive psychotherapy and self-esteem

20. The student should explain using the projector hope and happiness as examples of positive psychology.

21. The student should write an essay in which he explains the limits and criticisms of positive psychology.

22. The student should be able to operate and use the computer effectively

23. The student should be able to deal with social networks

24. The student should be able to benefit from educational sites

25. Respects professional ethics and is responsible

Teaching and learning methods

· . Lecture

· Brainstorming

· Collaborative Learning

· Present examples and problems during the lecture.

· The use of semi-internet in enhancing the content of the article.

· Participation and discussion of students during the lecture.

· Assigning students assignments.

Methods of assessments

First written test (multiple choice mode) second written test (multiple choice style and essay questions) final exam (multiple choice style and essay questions) scientific activities (e.g. writing a report or making a presentation)

Course contents.

The week	Scientific topic
1	Definition of positive psychology, positive psychology perspective
2	Criticism of traditional psychology
3	Positive psychology and its fields
4	Differences between positive thinking and positive psychology
5	First midterm exam (two hours)
6	Positive prevention: the negative brain, the role of positive emotions
7	History of Positive Psychology
8	Key ideas in the field of positive psychology: flow
9	Key ideas in the field of positive psychology: building on or building strengths
10	Second midterm exam (two hours)
11	Key ideas in the field of positive psychology: original or distinctive strengths.
12	Positive psychotherapy.Positive psychology and self-esteem
13	Hope and happiness as examples of positive psychology.
14	Positive psychology limits and criticisms
15-16	Final Exam
	Total

References

Reference title	Publisher	Published	Author
Positive Psychology	Al-Shafri Library for Publishing and Distribution	2010	Hisham Ibrahim Abdullah
Measurement in positive psychology - models and measures	National Center for Translation, Supreme Council of Culture	2013	Translation: Safaa Al-Asar, Nadia Sharif, Aziza Al-Sayed, Osama Abu Saree, Mervat Shawky, Heba Sari, Mona Al-Sawaf
Human advancement in the light of positive psychology "How to develop the positive aspects of the personality of children"	Modern Book House	2009	Emad Mohamed Mekheimer

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