Carleton University · PSYC 3405

Psychology of Motivation and Emotion

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

This course will explore motivational and emotional factors involved in human behaviour emphasizing various perspectives, theories, and research pertaining to physiological, cognitive, and social needs. Topics may include what factors motivates people, how motivation changes over time, and how one person can motivate another individual.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1001 and PSYC 1002 .

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1001 and PSYC 1002 .
  • Lectures three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

This course will explore motivational and emotional factors involved in human behaviour emphasizing various perspectives, theories, and research pertaining to physiological, cognitive, and social needs. Topics may include what factors motivates people, how motivation changes over time, and how one person can motivate another individual.

  • Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1001 and PSYC 1002 .
  • Lectures three hours a week.

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