PSYCH 290 - Motivation

Institution:

Neumann University

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

This course is designed to study motivation as it refers to psychological forces" underlying" behavior. Biological, psychological and social factors that consciously or unconsciously influence our behavior are examined. Important concepts of major theories are discussed, and research findings which may support or contradict each theory are presented. Topics of study include: homeostasis, drives, needs, and awareness, extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, stress, coping, and health, evolution of universal motive, addiction and addictive behaviors, personality and self in motivation, and free" will."

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

PSYCH-290

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.neumann.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 459-0905

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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