Learning Outcomes

Australian Aboriginal Cultures

Cultural Practices and Self-Determination

Resilience, Reconciliation, and Moving Forward

Lesson Summary

This module will introduce you to Australian aboriginal cultures. You will learn about the historical context and colonisation, the profound importance of indigenous art, music, and storytelling, social and cultural practices, land rights and self-determination, contemporary issues and resilience, reconciliation, and moving forward.

Culture Studies - The Aboriginal Australians - Course Assessment

Explore the rich historical and cultural heritage of Aboriginal Australia with this free online course.

Culture Studies - The Aboriginal Australians

Between 50,000 and 60,000 years ago, native Australians are believed to have migrated from Southeast Asia to Australia and the Torres Strait Islands. This marked a remarkable era for the Aboriginal Australians. This course explores the diverse aspects of Aboriginal Australian culture. You will learn how beliefs, languages, and other factors define their identity and the impacts of European contact, and their remarkable capacity for resilience.

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Positive Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

In this module, you will be introduced to the concepts of psychology as well as positive psychology. You will learn about the relevance of positive psychology, the connections between Indian psychology and positive psychology, along with the different methods of research used in the field of psychology

Classification and Measures of Character Strength

Character Strength and Virtues

Models of Character Strength and Virtues

In this module, you will be introduced to the meaning of character strengths and values as well as how they are developed. You will learn about the classification along with the measures of character strengths. You will also learn about culture and language issues in the diversity of traits.

Happiness and Wellbeing

Culture and Happiness

Measures for Happiness Testing

In this module, you will be introduced to the meaning of happiness and wellbeing along with the role they play in fostering healthy relationships. You will learn about the categories of wellbeing, as well as the factors that affect happiness and wellbeing in every individual.

Positive Affectivity

Emotional Intelligence

In this module, you will be introduced to the components of positive emotional state and processes. You will learn about the neurobiological basis of positive affectivity, as well as the distinction between emotional intelligence and intelligence quotient in positive psychology.

Diploma in Positive Psychology - First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Hope and Optimism

Self and Related Concepts

Resilience

In this module, you will be introduced to the concepts of hope, optimism, resilience and the concept of self as components of intrapersonal positive strengths. You will learn about the three aspects of self, the theory of hope, as well as the factors affecting resilience.

Flow

Mindfulness

Spirituality, Grit, and Mindset

In this module, you will be introduced to the concept flow along with the various experiences associated with it, as well as the concept of mindfulness in positive psychology. You will learn about the distinction and similarity between religion and spirituality and how they help in understanding human behaviour.

Minding and Compassion

The Psychology of Forgiveness

Love, Empathy and Altruism

In this module, you will be introduced to the concepts as well as the components of positive interpersonal strengths. You will learn about the psychology of forgiveness along with the individual's disposition to forgiveness, and the categories of love as propounded by Singer.

Positive Psychology in India

Ancient Indian Literature

Intervention Programs

In this module, you will be introduced to positive psychology constructs and psychology in Indian settings. You will learn about the cross-cultural differences on gunas as well as other wellbeing dimensions in recent research carried out in India. You will also be introduced to the contributions of yoga, Buddhism, Jain psychology, and Bhagavat Gita to the field of modern psychology.

Diploma in Positive Psychology - Second Assessment

Diploma in Positive Psychology - Course Assessment

Free online course on the fundamentals of positive psychology as well as the current trends in the field of psychology.

Diploma in Positive Psychology

This free online course on positive psychology provides comprehensive information about the positive instincts to fulfil human potential. Learn about the measures for testing happiness as well as how to develop emotional intelligence to effectively interact with other people. You will also learn about the concept of self, resilience, and the role they play in human interaction. Start this course today and improve your social science skills.

Paralanguage

Chronemics

Chromatics, Olfactics and Physical Appearance

Digital Body Language

Gustorics and Silence

In this module, Components of Body Language, you will learn about the connotations of Paralanguage in the context of non-verbal communication. You will also learn about the Constraints and Boundaries of Body Language.

An Introduction to Body Language and its Components - Course Assessment

In this free online course, learn about the different components and gestures involved in Body Language.

An Introduction to Body Language and its Components

In this free online course, learn about the different components and gestures involved in Body Language. Learn the definition of monochronic and polychronic orientation, olfactics, and Gustorics. Paralanguage, which refers to what is left and perceived after deducting the verbal contents of a speech, will be discussed. Boost your Body Language knowledge and skills by studying this comprehensive course.

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