MOTIVATION AND BEHAVIOR CHANGE
This course explores the cognitive and neural foundations of motivated behavior, then applies these insights to interventions that promote positive behavior change in daily life (e.g., for financial decision making, health and well-being, education, and environmental sustainability). Topics include reward learning, motivation and emotion, value-based decision making, future thinking, and social influence. Students will apply course insights to personal goals and reflect on the process of behavior change. Recommended Prerequisite(s): PSYC 202 or PSYC 354 or PSYC 362
Prerequisites & course information
Short Title: MOTIVATION AND BEHAVIOR CHANGE Department: Psychological Sciences Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Lecture Credit Hours: 3 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students. Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level Prerequisite(s): ( PSYC 101 or PSYC 100 ) and PSYC 203
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027