Health: A Positive Psychology Perspective
PSY 1005
Subject & Catalog Number
Course Information
Description
Why does it seem that some people are so resilient and content? This course looks at psychological and physical health from the perspective of Positive Psychology. The major focus will be on mindfulness theory and its relationship to stress/coping; illness/wellness; decision-making; and placebos. The medical model, the biosocial model, and a unified mind-body model will be compared to examine their role in becoming mindful and thus healthier, happier and less stressed.
School
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits
4
Cross Reg
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
Department
Psychology
Course Component
Lecture
NOTE: This course requires additional sections; you will be prompted to choose secondary components during the Add to Cart process
Subject
Psychology
Grading Basis
FAS Letter Graded
Course Requirements
Pre-Req: SLS20 or PSY1 or Psychology AP=5 or Psychology IB=7 or Psyc S-1 AND PSY11 or PSY14 or PSY15 or PSY16 or PSY18 or MCB80 or NEURO80
Exam/Final Deadline
Dec. 17, 2025
General Education
N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data
N/A
Divisional Distribution
Social Sciences
Course Level
For Undergraduate and Graduate Students
