PSYCH 565
Motivational Psychology
Psychology
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Theoretical, historical, and empirical overview; recent trends and issues; role of animal studies; methodological issues.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
or equivalent; or instructor's consent.
Note
Contains content featured in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Title
1. Synthesize a multi-perspectival psychology of motivation
Learning Outcome
Students will synthesize a multi-perspectival psychology of motivation from a series of texts.Measurement: Take-home essay exams on assigned reading. Regular in-class conversation focused on student-submitted questions about the assigned reading.
Title
2. Compare and contrast the perspectives of the texts
Learning Outcome
Students will compare and contrast the perspectives represented by the texts.Measurement: Take-home essay exams on assigned reading. Regular in-class conversation focused on student-submitted questions about the assigned reading.
Title
3. Expound an issue that runs across the texts
Learning Outcome
Students will identify and expound on a self-selected issue that runs across the texts, and thus illustrate the multi-perspectival view.Measurement: Author a comparative essay in multiple drafts with peer- and instructor-review. In-class presentation summarizing the essay’s argument.
