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PSY356 - Motivation and Emotion

2025

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Psychology

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

PSY150 or PSY140, PSY151 or PSY141 and PSY101

Unit Description

This unit focuses on research and theory in the study of motivation and emotion. Students are introduced to a range of topics related to the structure, function and processes of motivation and emotion. With an emphasis on exploring the interaction between motivation and emotion, these processes will be examined from several perspectives including, biological, cognitive, developmental and social psychology.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Identify the major theories, principles and methodologies that characterize the scientific study of motivation and emotion.
2.	Identify and evaluate ways in which motivational and emotional processes occur in daily life and make predictions about behaviour.
3.	Consolidate and apply empirical findings related to motivation and emotion to solve real-world problems.
4.	Demonstrate proficiency in a range of effective communication skills.
5.	Apply knowledge and skills of Psychology in a manner that is reflexive, culturally appropriate and sensitive to the diversity of individuals.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Quiz (10 mins)	10%	1,2,5
2.	Report (1500 words)	45%	1,2,3,4,5
3.	Test (60 mins)	45%	1,2,3,4,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2025	Semester 1	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View
2025	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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