Positive psychology
Abbreviation: POPSSESM Load: 30(L) + 0(S) + 0(CP) + 0(EXE) + 0(P) + 0(ST) + 0(LE) + 15(ME) + 0(SCP) + 0(FE) + 0(CE) + 0(PP) + 0(MSCP)
Lecturers in charge: Zrinka Pukljak Iričanin
Lecturers:
Course description: Introduction to Positive Psychology - Theoretical Basis, Historical Review
positive states and positive emotions - influence on behavior and cognitive function, genetic influence
the role of positive emotions at work - work and happiness, happiness and work performance, job enthusiasm
positive thinking - positive selectivity in thought, self-efficacy, optimism, hope, time orientation
positive traits - classification of human forces and virtues, measurement of human strength and virtue
positive motivation - personal goals, development of goals through life
characteristics of positive relationships: altruism, gratitude, forgiveness
a positive community - the core characteristics of positive teams and organizations - the psychological capital of the company
critical challenges and the future of positive psychology
Lecture languages: - - -
Compulsory literature:
1. Rijavec, M. , Miljković D. i Brdar, I. (2009). Pozitivna psihologija (Znanstveno istraživanje ljudskih snaga i sreće). Zagreb: IEP. d.o.o.
2. Rijavec, M. , Miljković D. i Brdar, I. (2009). Pozitivna psihologija na poslu. Zagreb: IEP, d. o. o.
Recommended literature:
3. Brdar, I., Anic, P., Rijavec, M. (2011). Character Strengths and Well-Being: Are there gender differences? In: I. Brdar (Ed.), The Human Pursuit of Well-Being: A Cultural Approach. Dordrecht, NL: Springer, pp. 145-156.
4. Diener, E. (2012). New findings and future directions for subjective well-being research. American Psychologist, 67(8), 590-597.
5. Harzer, C., & Ruch, W. (2013). The application of signature character strengths and positive experiences at work. Journal of Happiness Studies, 14,
6. Lyubomirsky S, King LA, Diener E. (2005). The benefits of frequent positive affect: Does happiness lead to success? Psychological Bulletin, 131(6), 803-855.
7. Tadić, M. (2010). Pregled nekih istraživanja u kontekstu subjektivne dobrobiti. Društvena istraživanja: časopis za opća društvena pitanja. 19(1-2), 117-136.
Legend
L - Lectures
FE - Field exercises
CE - Project laboratory
PP - Preclinical practicals
MSCP - Mentorship of special clinical practicals
S - Seminar
CP - Clinical practicals
EXE - Exercises of applied kinesiology
P - Practicum
ST - Sectio training
LE - Laboratory exercises
ME - Methodology exercises
SCP - Special clinical practicals
* - Not graded