Motivation and Human Behavior.

Catalog description

This course explores major theories and research findings related to human motivation, with an emphasis on applications in organizational and applied psychology settings. Topics include intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, goal setting, self-determination theory, reinforcement, emotion, cognition, and various other topics that influence motivation. Students will learn motivational theory and then critically examine how motivational principles impact performance, well-being, and behavior in work and everyday contexts.