PSY 3530 - Motivation

3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered annually. Also offered evenings.

Characteristics of motivated behavior, explanation of sources of motives, and application of theories to current research and interpersonal skills are studied in this course. Emphasis is on the biological, learned, and cognitive components of motivation. Topics include internal and external motives, the relationship of stress and motivation, the place of physiological processes in motivation, issues in motivation of others, motivation for aggressive/passive behaviors and success/failure motivation.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100 or
PSY 1200