Course

PSY380: Psychology of Learning and Motivation

A psychology course at Arizona Christian University.

3 Credits
Credits
Undergraduate
Level
Lecture + discussion
Format
Spring
Typical Terms

Course Description

This course presents the principles and the dominant theories of learning and motivation. Behavioral, cognitive, and emotional perspectives are considered. Theories of learning and motivation will be discussed in light of a biblical worldview.

Prerequisites

  • None

Corequisites

  • None

Learning Outcomes

1

Engage the Course Material

Build a working understanding of psychology of learning and motivation as the course's central subject.

2

Apply Discipline Methods

Use the methods, vocabulary, and frameworks of the discipline to address course problems.

3

Connect Course Content

Connect this course's content to broader work in the discipline and related fields.

4

Demonstrate Course Competencies

Demonstrate the specific competencies the course is designed to develop.

Biblical Worldview Connection

A Biblical Worldview treats the natural and human sciences as careful study of what God has made — meaning rigor and reverence go together rather than against each other.

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