Dec 05, 2025  
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

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