Module 44 Health and Happiness

LEARNING TARGETS

• 44-1 Discuss the links among basic outlook on life, social support, and stress and health.
• 44-2 Discuss the effectiveness of aerobic exercise as a way to manage stress and improve well-being.
• 44-3 Describe how relaxation and meditation might influence stress and health.
• 44-4 Describe what is meant by the faith factor, and summarize some possible explanations for the link between faith and health.
• 44-5 Explain the feel-good, do-good phenomenon, discuss the focus of positive psychology research, and identify factors that affect our happiness levels.
• 44-6 Discuss predictors of happiness and how we can be happier.