Details for Psychology of Emotion and Wellbeing
Quick Info
- Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
- Course code: SSC410
- Credit points: 10
- Subject coordinator: Rebecca Loundar
Prerequisites
Nil
Awards offering Psychology of Emotion and Wellbeing
This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:
- Graduate Certificate in Arts
- Graduate Diploma in Arts
- Graduate Diploma in Leadership
- Graduate Diploma of Applied Social Science
- Graduate Diploma of Counselling
- Master of Arts
- Master of Leadership
Unit Content
Outcomes
- Describe the function of emotions, including emotional development, and social and cultural factors;
- Distinguish between a range of theoretical approaches to understanding emotions;
- Develop the skills to apply theories to personal, ministry and professional contexts;
- Critique self-reflective practices regarding emotional management.
Subject Content
- Understanding the function of emotions and its influence on humans
- Theories of emotion
- Consider the developmental aspects of emotions, including attachment theory
- Examine adaptive and non-adaptive functions and management of emotion;
- Emotional intelligence
- Understand emotions in relation to science, culture and society
- Impact of trauma on emotional development and management
- Understanding of a broad range of emotions
- Application of emotion management in relation to well-being across a range of contexts (personal, ministry, professional)
This course may be offered in the following formats
- Onsite (face-to-face)
- Online (e-Learning)
- Intensives
Assessment Methods
- Major Essay (40%)
- Exam (20%)
- Critical Reflective Journal with Worksheets (40%)
Prescribed Text
- Niedenthal, P.M. & Ric, F. (2017). Psychology of emotion (2nd ed.). New York: Psychology Press
Please consult your instructor prior to purchasing any texts.