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Academic Year 2001/2002

HUMAN MOTIVATION
PSYC 355 SP

This course examines major theories and research in human motivation--why people behave the way they do. Special emphasis will be given to issues regarding achievement motivation, affiliation/intimacy motivation, power motivation, and intrinsic motivation. We will consider how diferent motives affect psychological well-being, emotions, values, and behavior.

MAJOR READINGS

Papers and book chapters by motivation theorists and researchers such as N. Brody, M. Csikszentmihalyi, E. Deci, D. McAdams, D.C. McClelland, R. Ryan, A. Stewart, W. Weiner, D. Winter etc.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Several papers and class presentations.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS PSYC    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: PSYC105 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002

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