PSYC-391 Motivation and Emotion
Psychology is a diverse field of study that offers theoretical depth and practical applications to social issues including prejudice, aggression, well-being, and health care. Motivation and Emotion is a distinct subfield of psychology that has an intellectual history dating back to Classical Greek philosophy. It is hard to precisely define. Usually we say that it is the study of processes that influence the arousal, instigation, direction, and intensity of action. Stated this way, it is hard to pinpoint what this course is not about. What we will do throughout the course is to examine the individual person from several levels of analysis-biological, genetic, physiological, cognitive, personality, and social-with no prior assumption about which perspective is best. We will explore historical origins and current thinking in an array of topics, with special emphasis on critical thinking and productive dialogue. These skills are central to your university experience and are highly valued in work and other settings.
Prerequisite
Take PSYC-101 ENG-101 ENG-