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The Science of Well-Being

In this course you will engage in a series of challenges designed to increase your own happiness and build more productive habits. As preparation for these t...
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3,560,236 students
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The Science of Well-Being
Platform: Coursera
Video: 7h 33m
Language: English

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Video Score: 8.7 / 10
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About the course

In this course you will engage in a series of challenges designed to increase your own happiness and build more productive habits. As preparation for these tasks, Professor Laurie Santos reveals misconceptions about happiness, annoying features of the mind that lead us to think the way we do, and the research that can help us change. You will ultimately be prepared to successfully incorporate a specific wellness activity into your life.

THE SCIENCE OF WELL BEING WAS PRODUCED IN PART DUE TO THE GENEROUS FUNDING OF THE DAVID F. SWENSEN FUND FOR INNOVATION IN TEACHING.

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The average price is $15.3 of 583 Personal Development courses. So this course is 100% cheaper than the average Personal Development course on Coursera.

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Coursera offers a 7-day free trial for subscribers.

Are there any financial aid for this course?

YES, you can get a scholarship or Financial Aid for Coursera courses. The first step is to fill out an application about your educational background, career goals, and financial circumstances. Learn more about financial aid on Coursera.

Who will teach this course? Can I trust Laurie Santos?

Laurie Santos has created 1 courses that got 11,539 reviews which are generally positive. Laurie Santos has taught 3,560,236 students and received a 4.92 average review out of 11,539 reviews. Depending on the information available, we think that Laurie Santos is an instructor that you can trust.
Psychology
Yale University
Laurie Santos is a Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman Residential College at Yale University. Dr. Santos hosts the popular podcast, The Happiness Lab. Additionally, she is the director of the Comparative Cognition Laboratory and the Canine Cognition Center at Yale. She received her A.B. in Psychology and Biology from Harvard University in 1997 and her Ph.D. in Psychology from Harvard in 2003.

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Freshness

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Platform: Coursera
Video: 7h 33m
Language: English

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