PSYC 453: MOTIVATION AND BEHAVIOR CHANGE
Fall 2026 · Section 001 · CRN 16372
This course explores the cognitive and neural foundations of motivated behavior, then applies these insights to interventions that promote positive behavior change in daily life (e.g., for financial decision making, health and well-being, education, and environmental sustainability). Topics include reward learning, motivation and emotion, value-based decision making, future thinking, and social influence. Students will apply course insights to personal goals and reflect on the process of behavior change. Recommended Prerequisite(s): PSYC 202 or PSYC 354 or PSYC 362
- Credits
- 3
- Instructors
- Allie Sinclair