PSY559 HUMAN MOTIVATION: SELF-DETERMINATION THEORY

Course Code:2330559
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (0.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:7.5
Department:Psychology
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
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Offered Semester:Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

By the end of the semester students will

Have a deep understanding of self-determination theory. 

Learn about some other motivational theories.

Develop novel research ideas.

Develop critical thinking skills.


Course Content

Human motivation from self-determination theory (SDT) perspective, theoretical and empirical issues regarding SDT, application of the theory in self-regulation, relationships, education, well-being, work, cultural, and health contexts.


Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course students will be able to

Understand and apply self-determination theory to various research contexts

Develop and propose a novel research study