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2019-2020 Graduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

PSYC 631 - Motivation from the Perspective of Social Psychology

Social psychology theory and research offer insight into the mainsprings of human behavior. Key topics in this area include internal and external sources of motivation, approach and avoidance tendencies, goal setting, deliberate and automatic goal pursuit, self-regulation, and achievement strivings.

Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: PSYC 620 and graduate standing in psychology; or consent of department.

Credits: 3