COURSE: Motivation (PSY 440) Spring 2013
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Douglas Engwall
Email: engwalld@ccsu.edu Website: http://www.psychology.ccsu.edu/engwall
PREREQUISITES: Three courses in psychology
OFFICE: Marcus White 214 PHONE: 832-3111 (Please leave messages at email)
OFFICE HOURS: MW 3-4:15
REQUIRED TEXTS:
Understanding Motivation and Emotion. Reeve. 5th Edition.
Man’s Search for Meaning. Frankl. (various paperback editions)
An exam will follow the completion of each section. Exams may contain multiple choice, definition, short
answer, matching, or short essay.
Each exam is worth 100 points. Exams will not be cumulative, although later course material does refer back to
earlier concepts.
Make-up exams will be given by appointment only for Exam 1. Make-up exams for Exams 2 and 3 will be
given with Exam 4 during final’s week.
An additional 25 points will be earned through notes taken on videos (5 pts each) shown in class (in part to
encourage regular attendance). Videos must be viewed in class; they will not be available for viewing outside
of class.
Grades will be assigned on the basis of the total number of points earned.
Exam points:
Video reviews
Total course points
A Range
90-100%
400
25
425
(10 points of extra credit may be added)
B Range
80-89%
C Range
65-79%
D Range
50-64%
Extra credit: 5 pts each for up to 2 movie or articles related to course material. Be sure your extra credit relates
to motivation (e.g. setting and/or achieving goals). Suggestions include most movies dealing with sports,
survival, overcoming addiction, personal loss and recovery. In particular, pay attention to why the characters
took action. These can be turned in the day of Exam 1, 2 or 3 but no work will be accepted after last regular
class meeting. The extra credit points are added to the points for video reviews
Attendance and participation may influence marginal final grades. Attendance is expected and participation is
encouraged. Withdrawals and incompletes are difficult to obtain. Please ask questions at any time during class.
Feedback is appreciated.
Students are held responsible for all announcements and information given during class meetings and for the
completion of all coursework. If you miss an assignment or an exam, you are responsible for the completion of
missed work.
The use of cell phones or other electronic devices for any purpose is prohibited during class meeting
time. Please power down your devices before class begins.
PSY 440 Tentative Outline: Spring 2013
Date
Topic
Readings in Reeve
1/14
Orientation
1/16
Scope and themes
1/21
MLK Day: No class meeting
1/23
Historical perspectives
Chap. 2
1/28-30
The motivated brain
Chap. 3
2/4-6
Biological needs (hunger, wt control)
Chap. 4
2/11
Exam 1
2/13
Intrinsic/extrinsic motivation
2/18
President’s Day: No class meeting
2/20
Intrinsic/extrinsic motivation (continued)
2/25-27
Psych. needs (autonomy, competence, relatedness)
Chap. 6
3/4-6
Social needs
Chap. 7
3/11
Exam 2 (Also calendar midterm of the semester)
3/13-18
Cognitive perspectives (goal setting/achievement)
Chap. 8
3/20
Personal control (empowerment vs helplessness)
Chap. 9
3/25-29
Spring Break
4/1-3
Emotions (roles and regulation)
4/8
Exam 3
4/10-15
Personality (sensation seeking and addiction)
Chap. 13
4/17
Unconscious motivation (Freud’s legacy)
Chap. 14
4/22
Discussion on Man’s Search for Meaning
Frankl
4/24-29
Positive Psychology
Chap. 15
5/1
Last regular class meeting. All extra credit due. No exceptions for any reason.
5/8 (Wed)
Exam 4 (4:30 pm). NOTE special time. ALSO take Make-ups for Exams 2 and 3.
Chap. 1
Chap. 5
Chap. 11