What are the brain mechanisms that help us to form meaningful social relationships, to overcome adversity, to create, or to be brave and optimistic during challenging times? In this course, we will explore foundational and contemporary issues in Positive Neuroscience, an emerging field that examines the neurobiological and neurocognitive correlates of healthy, proactive behaviors and traits that allow individuals to flourish. We will primarily focus on research employing event-related potential and functional neuroimaging methodology, but your interests will also shape what we discuss. This seminar-style course has an investigative learning component designed to give participants experience with virtually all aspects of the research process.
- Teacher: Todd Watson