The Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Psychology
Explore the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Psychology for a deep dive into the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. Covering a wide range of subjects from Affective Science to Social Psychology, this encyclopedia provides a wealth of information on disorders, therapies, cognitive processes, and developmental stages. It serves as an invaluable resource for scholars, researchers, and students seeking authoritative insights into the various domains of psychology.
Our department has three graduate programs that lead to a PhD—clinical, social-personality, and developmental psychology. We also have an undergraduate psychology major and several psychology minors.
The Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota is one of the most respected and innovative psychology departments in the United States. Our mission is to advance psychological science through rigorous research, effective teaching, and community engagement to improve people's lives.We seek to be a global leader in using psychology to maximize human potential in a changing world.
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.