Sample Topics:

• Introduction to Motivation and Emotion
• Evolution
• Stress, Coping, and Health
• Homeostasis
• Addiction
• Behavioral Arousal and Affect
• Psychological Needs
• Personality and Motivation
• Economics and Motivation
• Motivation and Interest
• Emotions as Motives
• Emotion, Cognition, and Performance

Meets the following Psychology Major Goals:

Knowledge Base in Psychology

• Describe key concepts, principles, & overarching themes in psychology
• Develop working knowledge of psychology's content domains
• Describe applications of psychology

Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking

• Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
• Demonstrate psychology information literacy
• Engage in innovative & integrative thinking & problem solving

Communication

• Interact effectively with others

Professional Development

• Apply psychological content & skills to career goals
• Exhibit self-efficacy & self-regulation