Description
This subject introduces students to research and theory in the study of motivation and emotion. The focus is on internal and generic mechanisms underlying behaviour patterns including drives and instincts, consciousness and volitional behaviour, self-control and self-regulation, the structure and function of emotions, relationships between emotion and cognition, and the regulation of emotions. The subject is designed to develop critical thinking skills with respect to empirical research and theory.
Subject details
| Type | Undergraduate |
| Code | PSYC13-316 |
| EFTSL | 0.125 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Society & Design |
| Semesters offered |
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| Credit | 10 |
| Study abroad | Available to Study Abroad students |
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| Subject fees |
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Learning outcomes
1. Demonstrate understanding of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings and historical trends in research on motivation and emotion.
2. Describe, apply and evaluate the different research methods used by psychologists.
3. Respect and use critical and creative thinking, sceptical enquiry, and the scientific approach to solve problems related to behaviour and mental processes.
4. Use information in an ethical manner.
5. Communicate effectively in a variety of formats and in a variety of contexts.
6. Demonstrate a capacity for independent learning.
Prerequisites
Pre-requisite(s): Nil
Recommended Pre/Co-requisites: PSYC11-100 or PSYC11-101; PSYC11-105
Subject outlines
Subject dates
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| Enrolment opens | 12/11/2017 |
| Semester start | 15/01/2018 |
| Subject start | 15/01/2018 |
| Cancellation 1? | 29/01/2018 |
| Cancellation 2? | 05/02/2018 |
| Last enrolment | 28/01/2018 |
| Last withdrawal? | 09/02/2018 |
| Teaching census? | 09/02/2018 |