Module PY4522-KP04

Duration

1 Semester

Turnus of offer

each winter semester

Credit points

4

Course of studies, specific fields and terms:

• Master Psychology - Cognitive Systems 2027, optional subject, psychology
• Master Psychology - Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy 2027, optional subject, psychology
• Master Psychology - Cognitive Systems 2022, optional subject, psychology
• Master Psychology - Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy 2022, optional subject, psychology

Classes and lectures:

• PY3204-KP04 Concepts of Positive Psychology (seminar, 2 SWS)

Workload:

• 30 hours in-classroom work
• 90 hours private studies

Contents of teaching:

• Concepts, theories, and methods of positive psychology will be discussed.
• Among the concepts covered are psychological capital, flow experience, social support/positive relationships, well-being, gratitude, meaning, humor, character strengths, mindfulness, and more.
• Methods covered include happiness diary, gratitude letter, mindfulness training and more.
• Methods covered include happiness diary, gratitude letter, mindfulness training and more.
• Relevant studies and findings are being critically discussed regarding content and methods.

Qualification-goals/Competencies:

• Students gain in-depth insights into a wide range of positive-psychological theories, concepts and methods.
• They are able to discuss and reflect on studies and findings in positive psychology.

Grading through:

• written homework

Responsible for this module:

• Prof. Dr. Corinna Peifer

Teacher:

• Department of Psychology
• Prof. Dr. Corinna Peifer

Literature:

• Lopez, S. J. & Snyder, C.R. (2011) : The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Language:

• offered only in German

Notes:

Last Updated:

14.11.2025