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The document outlines a course titled 'The Psychology of Happiness' which explores the correlates of happiness, including factors like job satisfaction and social comparisons. It emphasizes understanding myths about happiness and encourages reflection on what contributes to individual happiness. The course aims to provide insights at individual, social, and global levels through various learning objectives.

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Unit 3

The document outlines a course titled 'The Psychology of Happiness' which explores the correlates of happiness, including factors like job satisfaction and social comparisons. It emphasizes understanding myths about happiness and encourages reflection on what contributes to individual happiness. The course aims to provide insights at individual, social, and global levels through various learning objectives.

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The Psychology

of Happiness
CORE 1905 Behavioral Foundations of
University Education:
Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness

Annie Shu
Overview
Unit 1: Correlates of Happiness 1​
• World Happiness​
• A Good Job​
• Money​

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Unit 2: Correlates of Happiness 2​
• Paradox of Choices
• Social Comparisons​

Unit 3: Who are the Happy People?

(TED TALK – Robert Waldinger – link on Canvas)


Who are the happy people?
Here’s what they found..
Happy people
Happiness is an individual's
overall personal feelings about their
life in the present​ and includes
balance of emotions​ and life
satisfaction
Three dimensions of Positive Psychology

To be achieved at three levels:


- individual
- social
- global
Learning Objectives

Be aware of the myths associated with


happiness: Popular beliefs vs. findings from
scientific studies​

Reflect on what makes people happy

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