Advanced Neuroscience of Motivation

3 credits

Neurobiological pathways mediating five core aspects of motivated behaviour: (1) affective decision making; (2) motivated drive; (3) goal-directed vs. habit-based behaviour; (4) learning from negative reinforcers; and (5) disorders of motivation. Restricted to students with third-year standing or higher. Prerequisite: One of PSYC_V 361, PSYC_V 365.