Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SDCM-0184
Organization's ID:
Psychology 315: Psychology of Motivation
Organization:
Study.com, LLC
Location:
Online
Length:
Self-Paced. 16 weeks (40 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Psychology of Motivation
Description

Objective:

The course objective is for students to be able to understand and discuss motivation as it relates to psychological needs, neuroscience, emotions, personal control, personal growth and other factors.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Connect physiological phenomenon within the body to behavioral changes in thirst, hunger, sexual arousal.
  • Distinguish between internal and external factors of need, motive, and consciousness that influence a person's motivation
  • Examine how goals and goal setting strategies contribute to psychological well being.
  • Report how emotion and components of personal growth can change the perception and achievement of positive motivation and meaning making.
  • Select different parts of the brain and show how these areas contribute to motivational feelings and actions.

General Topics:

  • Foundations of Motivation in Psychology
  • Motivation & Neuroscience
  • Physiological Needs & Motivation
  • Psychological Needs
  • Intrinsic & Extrinsic Motivation
  • Implicit Needs & Motivation
  • Goal Setting & Motivation
  • Personal Control in Motivation
  • The Self & Motivation
  • Subconscious Motivation
  • Motivation & Emotion
  • Motivation & Personal Growth
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials