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Positive Psychology University Approved Certificate Course
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Positive Psychology University Approved Certificate Course

Positive Psychology and Literature Psychology Comparative Lessons ; "Current Psychology" Book Gift
Last updated 10/2025
English

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  • You will learn Positive Psychology and Literature Psychology Comparative in this course.
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7 sections42 lectures7h 57m total length
  • Introduction17:02

    Characteristics that Run in Families


    Manifestations of the body

    Characteristics of the body such as height, build, complexion, and facial features are examples of physical characteristics.


    Mental Traits

    Examples of mental characteristics include intelligence quotient (IQ), some forms of mental impairment, and a tendency to mental illness.


    Special Talents/Abilities

    Abilities and skills that are unique to the individual, such as artistic ability, literary ability, athletic ability, musical ability, or numerical ability.


    Multiple Lives Are Born


    There are two primary mechanisms at play here that account for multiple births.

    Monozygotic, sometimes known as identical, twins

    After being fertilized by a single sperm, a single egg cell or ovum will then split further into two to produce identical, also known as monozygotic, twins.


    Twinning that is not identical or fraternal, or that is dizygotic

    Non–identical, fraternal, or dizygotic twins are formed when two eggs or ova are fertilized by two distinct sperm cells, resulting in two sets of separate offspring.


    Engineering of Genetics and Biological Systems


    In–Vitro Fertilization

    Through the process of in–vitro fertilization, an ovum is first removed from the mother's ovary, where it is followed by maturation in an incubator before being fertilized with a little amount of the father's sperm.


    Donor-assisted artificial insemination (RAI) (AID)

    In the process known as artificial insemination by a donor, or AID, the woman is inseminated with the sperm of a donor, who remains anonymous in most cases. This is done because the lady's husband is unable to have children.


    This may encompass the incorporation of elements from their native culture into the programs, offering support in adapting to cultural differences, and offering specialized resources and services tailored to the requirements of international students, such as language learning assistance and initiatives that foster cultural assimilation. The implementation of a comprehensive stress management program, time management program, and the development of coping strategies are essential components of the psychological approach to educational management for students enrolled in private schools.

  • Low level of Negative effects22:14

    Motherhood Provided by a Surrogate

    In the situation of surrogate motherhood, which occurs when the father is fertile but the mother is not, the sperm of the biological father is implanted into another woman using artificial insemination.


    Cloning/Mapping

    The processes of cloning and mapping entailed the production of an exact duplicate or a mirrored image of the original.

    The Different Phases of Development


    Prenatal Stages


    1.1 The ovum or germinal stage lasts for the first two weeks after fertilization, beginning at that point.


    1.2. The period of time during which the embryo develops, beginning in the second week and lasting for eight weeks or two months.


    The eight weeks leading up to delivery are referred to as the period of the fetus in 1.3.

    Unplanned or Naturally Occurring Birth Birth Natural or Spontaneous Birth occurs when the head of the fetus comes first through the birth canal, followed by one shoulder then the other, next by the arms one at a time, and lastly by the legs. Spontaneous birth may also be called a vaginal birth.


    Instrument Birth Instrument If the baby is too big or if its location does not allow for the regular birthing process to occur, a delivery with the assistance of surgical equipment may be performed.


    Breech Birth

    When a breech birth occurs, the buttocks of the unborn baby are the first to emerge, followed by the legs, then the arms, and finally the head.


    Birth via a Transverse Presentation

    Presentation in a Transverse Direction When the fetus is positioned transversely inside the uterus of the mother, the birthing process may begin.


    Birth through Cesarean Section (C–Section)

    It is referred to as a Cesarean–Section Birth and occurs when the fetus is delivered surgically via a slit that has been formed in the abdominal wall of the mother.

  • Sleepless Night17:30

    Post Natal Stages


    2.1. The Time of Infancy

    The period of infancy, which begins at birth and continues for the first two weeks, is broken up into the following stages:

    2.1.1 Time during which the Partunate was in Effect

    2.1.1. Period of the Partunate This time period encompasses the first fifteen to twenty minutes following delivery, after the umbilical chord has been severed; at this point, the newborn develops into a distinct and autonomous creature.


    2.1.2. Stages of Neonatal Development

    This section covers the remainder of the infancy period and is referred to as the neonate phase.

    During the period of infancy, there are four significant adjustments that take place:

    Alteration in Response to Variations in Temperature

    Alteration in Response to Variations in Temperature In the uterus of the mother, the temperature is maintained at around 100 degrees Fahrenheit, which is equivalent to 38 degrees Celsius. In the postnatal environment, the temperature is between 70 degrees Fahrenheit and 21 degrees Celsius.


    Modifications Made to the Breathing

    Adjustment to Breathing after delivery, when the umbilical chord is cut off, the newborn must inhale and exhale air on his own, in contrast to before birth, when oxygen was transferred from the placenta to the umbilical cord. This is known as "adjustment to breathing."


    Adaptation to the Process of Consuming Nourishment

    Adjustment to Consuming Feeding While in utero, the baby receives regular food via the umbilical cord. After birth, however, the child is responsible for sucking and swallowing his own nourishment on his own.


    Adjustment to Elimination

    Adaptation to Elimination The excretory organs of the child begin to work a few minutes or hours after delivery. This might take anywhere from a few minutes to many days.


    2.2. Babyhood Period

    2.2. The Babyhood Period begins during the second week of infancy and continues through the second year of a person's existence.


  • Positive Psychology21:00

    Sucking Reflex

    The sucking reflex causes babies to start sucking anything that comes in contact with their lips.


    The Reflex to Take Root

    Babies that have the Rooting Reflex will move their head in the direction of whatever is stimulating their face or mouth.


    Babinski Reflex

    Babinski Reflex: when the sole of the baby's foot is touched, there is a spreading apart of the baby's toes.


    Darwinian Reflex

    The Darwinian Reflex causes the infant to clench their fists firmly on any item that is put in their reach.


    Startle or Moro?

    When a newborn has a startle response, also known as moro or startle, he will often fling out his arms before gathering them back against his chest after hearing a loud noise.


    Reflex of the Pupillaries

    The infant experiences a Pupillary Reflex, which causes him to shut his eyes whenever a strong light shines in his direction.


    The Reflex of Swimming

    The term "swimming reflex" refers to the tendency of infants to display well-coordinated movement when they are submerged face down in water.

    The Years of Childhood


    The age range covered by the 3.1 Early Childhood Stage is from two to six years.


    3.2 The Late Childhood Stage begins at the age of six and continues until the start of puberty, which may occur anywhere between the ages of eleven and twelve years old.


  • Consequences of Sleepless night17:21

    Growth in a physical sense

    Some variables determine whether a child's physical development and growth cycle will run slowly, quickly, or at a moderate pace. These factors may also determine whether it will run at all.


    Motor Development

    The term "motor development" refers to the degree to which a youngster is able to exert control over the motions of his or her own body.


    Cognitive Development

    The cognitive development of children begins at birth with the capacity for adaptation; yet, many of their functions are not yet fully formed.


    Jean Piaget

    Jean Piaget, a Swiss biologist and psychologist, provides the most explanations on the development of intellectual capacity.


    According to him, the process of cognitive growth may be broken down into four stages:

    Sensorimotor Stage (Birth-2 Years)

    Infants, during the Sensorimotor Stage (which lasts from birth to two years), rely more on their senses and their motor activities than they do on their thoughts to learn about the world around them.


    Phase Before Operations Start (2 to 7 Years)

    Children between the ages of 2 and 7 years old are considered to be in the pre-operational stage. At this stage, children utilize symbols like words to represent things like other people and things.


    Concretely, the Stage of Operations (7 to 10 Years)

    Children reach the Concrete Operational Stage between the ages of seven and ten, at which point they are no longer egocentric.


    The Stage of Formal Operations (12 Years and Older)

    Youngsters aged 12 and older may participate in the Formal Operation Stage, which encourages children to think like scientists.

  • Typical way of Sleepless night25:04

    The Age of Puberty

    This period of time spans from the beginning of puberty through the latter years of childhood. It also touches on the middle years of childhood.


    is also referred to as the "Age of Confusion."


    The following are the two stages of puberty:


    Pre–Pubescence

    In prepubescence, changes in main sexual characteristics take place; these are often alterations in the reproductive system. Prepubescence comes before puberty.


    Post–Pubescence

    Post–puberty is characterized by the cessation of pubic hair development, which is the defining characteristic of this period.


    The Stage of Adolescence


    There are two distinct stages that make up adolescence:

    Young Adolescents, often known as Teenagers

    When a person is a teenager or a young adolescent, most pubertal changes take place.


    The term "youth" refers to the "older adolescent."

    Youth is the older version of the Adolescent stage, characterized by a general lack of sophistication and the manifestation of unrestrained sexual impulses.


    The Latin word "adolescere," which means "to develop into adulthood," is whence we get the English word "adolescence."


    The Stage of Adulthood


    Researchers have paid special attention, over the course of the previous two decades, to the manner in which we mature as adults.

    The Beginnings of Adulthood

    The Early Adulthood Stage encompasses the years between the ages of 21 and 40.

  • The Neurons15:48

    Middle Adulthood (Middle Age)

    Middle age, often known as middle adulthood, refers to the years between the ages of 40 and 60.

    Menopause

    Women eventually reach a stage in their lives known as menopause, which marks the end of their ability to have children.


    Climacteric (Andropause) (Andropause)

    Climacteric, also known as andropause, is the end of a man's reproductive potential or a reduction in the active functioning of his sex organ. This happens around the time of climacteric.


    Old age or the latter stages of adulthood


    The years beyond the age of 60 are referred to as late adulthood or old age.


    The "Stage of Senescence" is distinguished by certain physiological and psychological changes that ultimately result in a return to previous phases of development.


    The "Age of Senility," also known as the "Senile Stage," is the point in life when a person is considered "senile" if they become odd, absentminded, reckless, and badly adjusted.


    A Look at the Physiological Foundations of Behavior


    The biological basis behind it all

    In its quest to understand human behavior, psychology has absorbed information and research from a variety of other disciplines of study and research. For instance, genetics, sociology, and anthropology have all provided some hints to the mystery that is human conduct.


    Only man has the capacity to make intricate patterns of adjustment in response to the myriad of ever-shifting conditions and requirements imposed by his environment. Because of this, man is said to be the "animal par excellence," and he owes his sophisticated and ever-changing behavioral adaptations to the complexity of his neurological system.

  • Examıne the region of Posıtıve functıon18:53

    What what is this "Nervous System" thing?

    The brain and the spinal cord are the two primary components of the nervous system.


    1.


    The brain and the spinal cord are both components of the central nervous system, sometimes known as the CNS.


    2.


    The peripheral nervous system, also known as the PNS, is made up of all of the nerve fibers that link the receptors to the central nervous system, which in turn connects the CNS to the effectors. The nervous system is responsible for controlling all of the actions and reactions that occur throughout the body. It is mostly composed of neurons, also known as nerve cells, of which there are around one hundred billion.


    The Neuronal Cell

    The neuron, often known as the nerve cell, is the fundamental component in terms of either the structure or function of the neurological system. The cell membrane, the cytoplasm, and the cell body (the cyton) make up its three components. The core region of the cell contains the nucleus. The next part of the neuron is the dendrite, which is a small branching process that is responsible for receiving nerve impulses and transporting them closer to the cell body. In spite of the fact that axons are the elongated strands with one or more forms at the far end termed end brush, it is the axons that are responsible for transporting messages out from the cell body. Myelin sheath, which acts as insulators for the neuron, covers it and protects it from damage.


    According to their specific roles, neurons may be divided into three categories:


    1.


    Messages or nerve impulses are transported to the brain and other parts of the central nervous system via neurons known as sensory neurons or efferent neurons.

    2.

    Afferent neurons, also known as motor neurons, are responsible for transmitting signals or nerve impulses out from the brain.

    3.

    Inter-neurons, connector neurons, or connection neurons are neurons that are found in the brain or the central nervous system and are responsible for transmitting signals or nerve impulses.


    the qualities that neurons possess

    1.

    Irritability may be defined as the capacity of neurons to respond to stimulus from the outside world.

    2.

    Conductivity may be defined as the capacity of neurons to conduct nerve impulses all the way to the terminal end of a nerve fiber.

  • Dıstınguısh about Learnıng and Condıtıonıng17:42

    Impulse from the Nerves

    Once a stimulus is received by the preceptor, it is said to be a stimulus if it activates or starts activity in the recipient of the stimulus. It ultimately results in the production of nerve impulses or signals. After this, it is carried along the nerve fibers by the neurons that are contained inside them. On each neuron is a potential energy that has been stored there. Within the neuron, there is a greater abundance of negatively charged particles than positively charged ones. And have a greater number of positively charged ions outside. The term "resting potential" or "polarization stage" refers to this kind of energy while it is at rest.

    Action potential is the term used to describe the firing of the neuron along the axon. These vary anywhere from 2 to 270 miles per hour or 10 meters per second to 120 meters per second. The speed with which nerves move through the fibers of the body is astounding. And does so by traveling across a number of synapses, which are specialized neuronal borders. The gaps that exist between the axons of neurons are called synapses. When a nerve impulse reaches the end of an axon, a chemical known as a transmitter is released into the synapse. Then, the next receptor on the neurons that are receiving the impulse "catches" or binds with the chemical. The transmission of nerve impulses takes place in this manner.

    The action of a neurotransmitter inside a synapse may either stimulate the receiving neuron, causing it to fire its own impulses, or it can block the neuron from firing, causing it to remain quiet.

    It is conceivable for neurons to receive many synaptic inputs virtually at the same time from a variety of sources; nonetheless, it is the total excitatory or inhibitory synaptic current that determines whether or not a particular nerve cell fires.

    Because each neuron can typically receive messages from approximately 1,000 other neurons, the number of synaptic connections in the human brain most likely exceeds one trillion (1,000,000,000,000). This is the mechanism that is accountable for all that we think, perceive, feel, or do.

    The Rules That Neurons Have to Follow

    1.

    According to the "all or nothing" rule, a neuron will either respond in some way or not at all; but, if it does react, it will do so with its utmost possible force.

    2.

    According to the law of dynamic polarity, nerve impulses can only go in one direction from neuron to neuron. This is the only path that they can take.

    The primary nerve system of the body

    The central nervous system is located in the middle of the body. The brain and the spinal cord form the bulk of its constituent parts. The development of the central nervous system made it possible to establish a link between receptors and effectors, and as a result, a connection was also established between the nerve impulses and signals that originate at the receptor and go to the effectors or organs of reaction. It functions as the mechanism that brings the whole of the human body together.

  • Posıtıve Emotıons are Important27:59

    The Human Brain

    It is shielded by the skull and protected by a bath of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF), which it floats on. It has the consistency of jelly and is quite soft, and it weighs roughly 1,400 grams. It is the most active component of the body and the organ that controls everything else. It is in charge of coordinating the activities of both the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). It is responsible for relaying messages to the proper parts of the body after receiving them from the spinal cord.

    There are three primary categories.

    1.

    The cerebrum, the Thalamus, and the hypothalamus are all parts of the forebrain.

    The cerebral cortex is the most intricate and extensive region of the human brain. Often referred to as the "center of one's awareness." In charge of higher mental tasks such as ceaseless thinking and reasoning, remembering and comprehension, as well as a variety of other cognitive functions. Consist of the left and right hemispheres of the cerebral cortex, which are responsible for controlling the right and left sides of the body respectively (respectively). These hemispheres are further split into four lobes, which are referred to as the frontal lobe, the temporal lobe, the parietal lobe, and the occipital lobe. The cerebrum is the region of the brain that is most fully formed and has the most diverse set of functions.

    The thalamus is located just above the middle of the brain. It functions as a relay station for the impulses that are transmitted to the brain.

    The hypothalamus is a smaller bundle of nuclei that is placed beneath the thalamus. It is responsible for maintaining the equilibrium of many bodily systems. It is thought to be the location where feelings are stored. It does this by controlling some of the body's automatic processes, such as temperature, thirst, hunger, and sexual desire, as well as our emotional behavior. This helps to keep the homeostasis stable.

    The reticular activating system (RAS) and the limbic system are the two important structures that may be located in the central parts of the cerebral hemispheres.

    Our levels of alertness and sleep are both controlled by the RAS. It is a key factor in controlling the level of arousal or awareness that the body experiences.

    This intricate network of components is known as the limbic system, and it is situated close to the thalamus and almost directly underneath the cerebrum. The hippocampus, often known as the sea horse, is located in this region of the brain and is important for the modification of short-term memories. It is thought that the amygdale, also known as the ALMOND, is one of the key components of the limbic system that is responsible for aggressive behavior in animals.

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Instead of only focussing on ephemeral pleasures as its major objective, the field of positive psychology places an emphasis on the importance of having a meaningful purpose in one's life and experiencing true satisfaction. Martin Seligman, who is often referred regarded as the "father" of positive psychology, has expressed a variety of perspectives on what it means to have a happy life in the work that he has done. These include the "Pleasant Life," which is centered on the idea that happiness can be achieved by focusing on one's own personal strengths and engagement, the "Good Life," and the "Meaningful Life," both of which are centered on the concept that happiness can be achieved by focusing on one's own personal strengths and engagement. The premise of the show "The Pleasant Life" is that one may find pleasure in life by concentrating on their own particular qualities and activities that bring them satisfaction. Researchers in the area of positive psychology have investigated a wide variety of actions and events that have been connected to a variety of various types of flourishing existences. It is possible to acquire a sensation of significance or purpose, in addition to one of a kind positive emotions, as a result of these experiences and acts.

Those who are in favor of the study of positive psychology have also participated in attempts to compile a list of the many admirable traits and characteristics that people should possess. The author of the book that was written in 2004 and published under the title Character Strengths and Virtues advised readers to concentrate on strengthening their virtues in the following areas: wisdom and knowledge, bravery, humanity, justice, moderation, and transcendence (including strengths such as gratitude, hope, and humor).

What distinguishes the field of positive psychology from the various subfields that fall under the umbrella of psychology as a discipline?

Positive psychology is often distinguished from other subfields of psychology due to the fact that its primary emphasis is placed on identifying and cultivating an individual's mental strengths, as opposed to the treatment of an individual's mental weaknesses and challenges. This distinction is often made because positive psychology's primary focus is on identifying and cultivating mental strengths, rather than treating mental weaknesses and challenges. This continues to be the case in spite of the fact that there is a considerable degree of overlap between the two.

Positive psychologists believe that one of the most important first steps in living the kind of life they want to live, which is one that is good and meaningful, is becoming aware of one's own character traits, such as bravery, humanity, and justice. Positive psychologists believe that this is one of the most important first steps because it allows a person to take responsibility for their own actions. Positive psychologists believe that this is one of the first actions that must be taken and one of the most significant. Additional positive psychology tasks that may be done at home may be helpful in enhancing a person's overall sense of well-being. These activities can be completed by the individual in their own time. For example, psychologists have undertaken research on the efficacy of practicing gratitude as a method of enhancing one's feeling of pleasure over the course of time. This research has shown that gratitude may be quite effective. It is just what it sounds like, and it consists of doing something as easy as writing down three things that one feels thankful for on a daily basis. This is the practice of daily gratitude journaling. This is just what it seems like it would be.

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