PSY/355
Motivational Processes in Human Psychology

Course level: Undergraduate

PSY/355
Social Science
Motivational Processes in Human Psychology

Online

Format

5 weeks

Course length

$398

Cost per credit

3 credits

Total credits

$170

Resource fees

$1,364

Estimated course cost

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This course examines theories and research results pertaining to the structures (self-, person, role, and event schemas) and processes (expectations, attributions, and inferences) underlying self- and person perception.

Required materials

The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.

Please Note: Attendance and participation are mandatory in all University courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.

University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.

Self-Motivation

Demonstrate the role of self-motivation on job performance

Self-Efficacy

Analyze the impact of self-efficacy on job satisfaction

Situational Motivation

Analyze the impact of situational motivation on human behavior

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