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ES.S60 The Art and Science of Happiness | Experimental Study Group

This seminar looks at current theories on happiness and positive psychology as well as practical implications of those theories for our own lives. It explores the concept of happiness, different cultural definitions of happiness, and the connection between happiness, optimism, and meaning. Also explored are practical strategies for creating more opportunities for happiness in our lives and for learning how to deal more effectively with sources of unhappiness. This seminar is part of the Experimental Study Group at MIT.

Keywords:: optimism, pessimism, values, pleasure, suffering, Psychology, unhappiness, sadness, positive psychology, relationships, happiness, wellness, gratitude, cognitive style, meaning, depression, flow

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Social Sciences / Psychology

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Material Type:: Online Course
Date Added to MERLOT:: May 12, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:: December 12, 2016
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Submitter:: Barbra Bied Sperling

Primary Audience:: College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division
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Language:: English
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