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Motivation and Emotion
Semester with CEA CAPA & UNYP Program
Prague, Czech Republic
Dates: 8/27/25 - 12/19/25
Motivation and Emotion
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: University of New York in Prague
Location: Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC
Primary Subject Area: Psychology
Instruction in: English
Course Code: PSY307
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
Prerequisites: General Psychology (PSY100)
DESCRIPTION
The goal of this course is to delve into the problematic issues of human motivation and emotion. The course focuses on various theories of motivation, both primary and secondary, as well as the biological, psychological, cultural and individual factors roles.
Futher, the interaction of emiton and motivation is explored and how to practically foster it. Students will become familiar with the characteristics of emotion, types of emotion and source of emotion, and their relation to other psychological functions within a socio-cultural context. For students to focus on the most recent research to reflect new thinking about the area of emotion, and surveys both theoretical and practical topics ranging from neuroscience to development and culture. Also this course is intended to cover biological, behavioral, and cognitive explanations for human motivation.
Futher, the interaction of emiton and motivation is explored and how to practically foster it. Students will become familiar with the characteristics of emotion, types of emotion and source of emotion, and their relation to other psychological functions within a socio-cultural context. For students to focus on the most recent research to reflect new thinking about the area of emotion, and surveys both theoretical and practical topics ranging from neuroscience to development and culture. Also this course is intended to cover biological, behavioral, and cognitive explanations for human motivation.