Motivation and Participation
Psychology
A course by
Lincoln University
This course explores psychological theories of motivation and examines the drivers behind human behaviour across diverse social activities.
Coming Soon: Nexties Explorer
Our AI-powered Explorer is almost ready. Soon, you’ll be able to build a dynamic profile of your skills, goals, and strengths, and get a curated selection of courses just for you.
More detailsUnlock these abilities
Identify psychological theories and research findings related to motivation
Understand and recall key psychological theories and empirical studies on what motivates human beings.
Distinguish and explain dimensions of human motivation
Differentiate between biological, emotional, and social aspects of motivation and explain how they interact and relate to one another.
Create motivation plans
Develop viable action plans for motivating human beings in various contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
Motivation and Participation (PSYC 202) introduces students to psychological theories concerning motivation. The course investigates what prompts and sustains human behaviour in social settings, allowing students to identify, distinguish, and apply various psychological concepts to real-life scenarios.
Course Content
- Psychological theories of motivation
- Empirical research on human motivation
- Dimensions of human motivation (biological, emotional, social)
- Relationships between motivational dimensions
- Planning for motivating individuals in different contexts
What you need to know first
A minimum of 75 credit points from any level 100, 200, or 300 course
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Social Research
Psychology
Future employment opportunities might be
Roles requiring applied knowledge of psychology
Further study in psychology or social sciences
Coming Soon: Nexties Explorer
Our AI-powered Explorer is almost ready. Soon, you’ll be able to build a dynamic profile of your skills, goals, and strengths, and get a curated selection of courses just for you.
More details