Current research and theory pertaining to the study of strengths, flourishing, happiness, meaning, and well-being.
Prerequisite
PSY 100 (General Psychology)
Textbooks and Materials
Section 801
Required
- Positive Psychology
Heffron
ISBN: 978-1308841755
Textbooks and materials can be purchased at the CSU Bookstore unless otherwise indicated.
Instructors
Michael F. Steger
9704917324
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michael.f.steger@colostate.edu
Michael Steger is an Associate Professor in the Counseling Psychology and Applied Social Psychology programs at Colorado State University. He received his B.A. in Psychology from Macalester College and his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and Personality Psychology from the University of Minnesota.
His research has focused on what makes life meaningful for people, and on understanding the foundations and benefits of living a meaningful life and achieving happiness. He also studies how people adjust to traumatic life events, and social influences on depression. His most recent book was “Designing Positive Psychology.” He is currently writing a textbook for Abnormal Psychology, due to be published by McGraw-Hill.