Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Psychology

Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Module Offerings

7005POSPSY-SEP-CTY

Aims

The module will provide in-depth grounding in knowledge of the psychological, biological, social and spiritual mechanisms that underpin the promotion and preservation of psychological health, happiness and wellbeing.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Critically evaluate theoretical perspectives to illustrate mechanisms that underpin psychological health, happiness and wellbeing
2.
Identify and evaluate evidence of mechanisms that underpin psychological health, happiness and wellbeing

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:The syllabus will be dynamic and cover emerging topics in a number of thematic areas such as, compassion, emotions, and flourishing. These thematic areas will encompass major theoretical perspectives based on understanding of the psychological, biological, social and spiritual mechanisms that underpin the promotion and preservation of psychological health, happiness and wellbeing. Topics covered within each thematic may include, for example, acceptance, positive emotion regulation, positive affectivity, interception, affiliative connection, resilience, engaged activity, and character strengths and virtues.
Module Overview:
This module provides an in-depth grounding in knowledge of the psychological, biological, social and spiritual mechanisms that underpin the promotion and preservation of psychological health, happiness and wellbeing.
Additional Information:Emphasis will be based on theoretical principles and associated evidence to inform learning on module “Promoting & Preserving Wellbeing. Assignment 1 comprises an essay where students will be required to critically review a number of theories regarding potential mechanisms implicated in development and maintenance of psychological health, happiness and wellbeing Assignment 2 comprises an essay where students will be required to evaluate evidence of mechanisms implicated in development and maintenance of psychological health, happiness and wellbeing.

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