PSH 425 Motivation (A)

Prerequisites: PSH 301 and PSH 341 or PSH 352 and PSH 322 or PSH 351 and PSH 331 or PSH 332 and PSH 384 or PSH 484 and PSH 334 or PSH 486.

Survey of motivational theories and research focusing on biological, social, cognitive, and emotional processes that initiate, energize, and direct behavior. Topics include intrinsic/extrinsic motivation, need for achievement, growth motivation, self-efficacy and goal setting as well as the application of theories and research findings to various life domains. 3 Cr.