PSYCH 6840
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Classes
PSYCH 6840
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2016-2017.
Covers recent social psychological research on human goals and desires. We will examine the meaning and similarity of the constructs of goals, motivation, desires, wants, and needs. Our discussion will extend to the relevant topics of self-control, free will, nonconscious goal pursuit, liking versus wanting, motivation in nonhuman animals, and the development of goals. We will focus on the social psychological literature, but also will consider recent work in cognitive, social neuroscience, and developmental psychology.
When Offered Spring.
Permission Note Enrollment limited to: 15 students, application required.
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PSYCH 4840
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Uris Hall 260
Instructors
Ferguson, M
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Additional Information
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