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Yale University

The Good Life - Happiness and Positive Psychology

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Explore the final lecture of Yale University's Introduction to Psychology course, focusing on treatment efficacy in clinical psychology and the fascinating field of positive psychology. Delve into the effectiveness of therapy and its various influences on patients. Discover the latest research on happiness, examining what contributes to well-being, how it differs across individuals and cultures, and its evolutionary purpose. Learn why people often struggle to predict what will bring them the most joy. Gain insights into the psychology of happiness and well-being through this 48-minute video lecture, which includes chapters on therapy efficacy, positive psychology, and adapting to happiness.

Syllabus

- Chapter 1. How and Why Therapy Works.
- Chapter 2. Question and Answer on Therapy.
- Chapter 3. Happiness and Positive Psychology.
- Chapter 4. Getting Used to Happiness.
- Chapter 5. Closing Remarks.

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4.7 rating, based on 7 Class Central reviews

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  • Profile image for ALEXANDER LEVIN
    ALEXANDER LEVIN @menagment
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    The lecturers are excellent, the course is delivered in a clear, understandable, interesting way, I received the additional knowledge I needed, the course contributes to knowledge in the best way.
  • Sahana Priya V
    This lecture completely changed my giew on what influences our happiness. Being a complete beginner to psychological courses it motivates me to understand the how and why of this wide spectrum. Good luck to those who wish to learn this course.
  • Shirin
    1
    It's wonderful presentation for Paul Bloom. Best known for his research on psychology help us understand ourselves and others. It can improve communication, relationships, well-being. I remember things better if we feel strong emotions-like fear,jou or surprise.
  • Christine Kaptein
    Very eye opening, very interesting authors to look into like Marty seligman, and books like stumbling on happiness is hilariously good and the DSM-IV manual
  • Profile image for Belkıs Deliballı
    Belkıs Deliballı
    Professor Bloom ends with a review of one of the most interesting research topics in "positive psychology," happiness.he says some days we will be very bad and some days we will be very better.if something is above or below average its going to trend towards average just because thats statistical inevitability.Bloom also answers some students' questions during the conference.and he thinks that happiness should not be sought in temporary things and ends the video with his closing speech.
  • Adasu Kıcır
    It was a very informative speech. I enjoyed listening to it and learned a lot. I got answers to all my questions about happiness.
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    MIMS Dental
    It was a very good lecture, which opens our mind related to good life and has broadened our thoughts and knowledge
    This is a positive approach towards psychology. I am keen to have such information easily available at our doorstep. a big YES from myside.
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