Unit 8: Motivation and Emotions

Objectives:
1. Evaluate the various theories of motivation
2. Understanding Hunger, Sexual Motivation and Achievement Motivation
3. Identify the range of emotions and their expression
4. Evaluate the various theories of emotional arousal
5. Understand how stress affects behaviour and health

Topic and Activities
1. Defining motivation
1) What motivates us?
2) “Buried Alive” Reading and discussion.
2. Theories of Motivation
1) Lecture: Overview of the Theories
2) Maslow Handout

3. Physiological, Mixed and Psychological Motives
1) The Psychology of Hunger
2) Sexual Motivation: Asking questions
3) Gender differences in Achievement
4)PP Presentation

4. Emotions
1) PP Presentation Chapter 13
2) Visit the "Changing Minds" website for information on non-verbal communication and a brief overview of theories of emotions
Video: Motivations and Emotions

3. E. Q.
1) Reading and Survey

5. Stress Project

Weblog Posting:
1. What are your most important goals in life?
2. In general how would you describe your own emotional state?