PSYC 342 - Motivation

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Lehigh University

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Description:

This seminar emphasizes theory and research on motivational approaches to social psychology. We will focus on the ways in which goals, motives, and needs guide behavior. We will explore such key issues as the nature of achievement, well-being, self-regulation and self-control; emotions, values, and belief-protection as sources of social action; and the role of motivated cognition in understanding the self and others. Prerequisite: PSYC 153 or PSYC 121. Grant (Advanced Psychology Seminar) (SS)

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lehigh.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 758-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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