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TEXT:
Motivation: Theory, Research, and Application by Herbert L. Petri.
COURSE PRE-REQUISITES:
PSYC 1101 OR PSYC 1105-1106
Although introductory psychology is the only prerequisite
for this course, be aware that this is a level 3000 psychology course. The course
covers a large number of theories of motivation and behavior. It also relies heavily on
the experimental approach to psychology. In many cases the material is conceptually
difficult and requires considerable thought. Delaying the reading of the required material
until a few days before an exam will not work for most students. Read the relevant
material before we cover it in class, think about the material, and study often.
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Exams: There will be 3 exams. The exams will consist of
multiple choice and fill-in questions based on the lecture material, the textbook, and any
additional reading assignments.
Makeup: If you miss an exam because of
illness (or another legitimate and documented reason) you must notify me as soon as
possible. Call my office and leave a message (or email) if you can't physically come to
school. No makeups will be given to anyone who does not contact me by the next class
period after the scheduled exam. Makeup exams will be given the last week of the semester.
Optional
On-line Quizzes :
These quizzes are
provided to assist you with your studying the material. It is strongly recommended that
you complete these quizzes after reading the relevant chapters. These quizzes provide examples of the type of
multiple choice questions that appear on the exams and gives you some feedback on how well
you mastered the material. To take the quizzes you must have a valid e-mail account in
order to have access to LearningSpace. You can access LearningSpace by navigating with
your Browser (Netscape Communicator or Internet Explorer, DO NOT use AOL's Browser) to the
Motivation and Emotion Course Link on my Home Page (pirate.shu.edu/~vigorimi) or going directly to
the address (courses.shu.edu/lspace/lslaunch.nsf).
For more detailed instructions see below.
NO Extra Credit may be submitted to increase exam scores.
Final grade: Mean of a the 3 exams (EACH EXAM IS WEIGHTED EQUALLY)
CHAPTER
OUTLINES: Chapter
outlines are intended to help you organize your studying. You are still responsible
for all material covered in class and in the readings that may not appear on these
outlines.
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COURSE OUTLINE:
I. Introduction and the theory of evolution
Chapter 1
II. Biological views of motivation
Chapter 2: Genetic contributions to motivated behavior
Chapter 3: Arousal
Chapter 4: Regulation
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III. Learning views of motivation
Chapter 5: Drive theory
Chapter 6: Directed motivation
Chapter 7: Incentive motivation
Chapter 8: Hedonism and sensory stimulation
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IV. Cognitive views of motivation
Chapter 9: Expectancy-Value Approaches
Chapter 10: Social motivation
Chapter 11: Attribution
Chapter 12: Competence and control
Exam #3 (Final
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