PSY 425 - Motivation and Emotion

3 credit(s)
The phrase motivational techniques is being applied to an ever-increasing number of activities in areas such as business, personal development, sports, and health. Traditionally, the study of motivation has been concerned with factors that influence the arousal, direction, and persistence of behavior. This course provides an overview of the biological, learned, cognitive, and affective factors that help energize our actions and encourages a critical appraisal of the psychological foundations of popular motivational programs.
Prerequisite(s): Three PSY courses above the introductory level.

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