PSY 158: POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
University of California, Santa Barbara
Investigates empirical approaches to the psychology of a fulfilling and flo urishing life. Topics include research on positive emotions, happiness, emp athy, friendship, goal setting, love, achievement, morality, creativity, mi ndfulness, spirituality and humor.
Average GPA: 3.12
Grade distribution records: 1,384 students across 11 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 56 | 4.0% |
| A | 333 | 24.1% |
| A- | 161 | 11.6% |
| B+ | 140 | 10.1% |
| B | 300 | 21.7% |
| B- | 112 | 8.1% |
| C+ | 93 | 6.7% |
| C | 113 | 8.2% |
| C- | 21 | 1.5% |
| D+ | 7 | 0.5% |
| D | 20 | 1.4% |
| D- | 4 | 0.3% |
| F | 24 | 1.7% |
Based on 1,384 student grade records across 11 terms and 8 professors.
Instructors
- Gable S 839 students, Average GPA 3.15
- Thayer B S 180 students, Average GPA 2.89
- Acevedo B P 132 students, Average GPA 3.22
- Mrazek M D 74 students, Average GPA 3.36
- Metz M A 47 students, Average GPA 2.72
- Lawrie S I 43 students, Average GPA 3.64
- Reed M E 42 students, Average GPA 3.23
- Bowen J D 27 students, Average GPA 2.44