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Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Identify the major principles of motivation and emotion;
  2. Integrate theories and current research towards explaining the role of motivation and emotions in human behaviour; and
  3. Critically apply knowledge of motivation or emotion to an indepth understanding of a specific topic in this field.

The learning outcomes are mapped to the assessment items:

Outcome Topic development Book chapter Exam
1. Identify the major principles of motivation and emotion
2. Integrate theories and current research towards explaining the role of motivation and emotions in human behaviour
3. Critically apply knowledge of motivation or emotion to an indepth understanding of a specific topic in this field