Motivation and Emotion
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Course Information
Subject code
PSY
Subject Code Description
Psychology
Course Number
8811
Catalog Title
Motivation and Emotion
Course Description
This course will provide basic concepts in the scientific understanding of motivation and emotion in psychology. You will be introduced to the study of emotions and how emotions contribute to the expression of motivated goal-directed behaviors. Emphasis will be placed on two recurring themes: 1. Emotions are derived from brain states 2.Neurobiological events determine moment-to-moment state of awareness of how one feels and what motivates one to behave. Emphasis will be placed on current issues and areas of active investigation among researchers.
Credit Hours Min
3
Restricted to the following degree(S)
DCPSY - Doctorate of Clinical Psychology
Restricted to the following major(s)
CPSY - Clinical Psychology
Restricted to the following student level(s)
D - Doctorate
Repeat Status
N - Course May Not Be Repeated