PSYC355

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PSYC355

HUMAN MOTIVATION PSYC355 SP

Next Offered in 9798 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: Discussion Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS PSYC

Prerequisites: PSYC105

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

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