PSYC290
MOTIVATION & SELF-REGULATION
Other titles (1)
- MOTIVATION & SELF-REG
- Department
- Psychology
- Terms offered
- 18
- Data refreshed
- Sep 1, 2026
Description
Explores the motivation of human behavior (i.e., what energizes and directs our actions). Examines theoretical and empirical works relevant to motivation, particularly those emphasizing an active organism. Also applies motivational theories to various areas, including education, work, sports, psychopathology and psychotherapy. Prerequisites for this course require a grade of C- or better This course fulfills the capstone requirement of the Psychology major.
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2013–2023
1995 2023
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 16% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 9 fall terms since 2018. Department course count falling about 3% per year. | 2030 Spring: 11% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 16% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 10 fall terms since 2017. Department course count falling about 3% per year. | 2029 Spring: 13% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 17% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 11 fall terms since 2016. Department course count falling about 2% per year. | 2028 Spring: 13% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 19% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 12 fall terms since 2015. Department course count falling about 2% per year. | 2027 Spring: 13% chance, high confidence. Offered in 2 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2023 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2018 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2017 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2015 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2014 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2013 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession More sections Not offered No data
Meeting times
Recent first- Tue, Thu, 10:25 AM–11:40 AM JC370 2023
- Mon, Wed, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM JC370 20222009
- Mon, Thu, 1:25 PM–2:40 PM JC370 201120072004
- Mon, Thu, 2:50 PM–4:05 PM JC370 20072005
- Tue, Fri, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM JC343 2003
- Mon, Wed, 11:00 AM–12:15 PM JC203 2001
- Mon, Wed, 1:00 PM–2:15 PM JCED2 1996
- Wed, Fri, 11:00 AM–12:15 PM JC203 1995
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | Wendy S. Grolnick | Lecture | 1 | 15 of 15 enrolled | 21852 |
| Fall 2022 | Wendy S. Grolnick | Lecture | 1 | 15 of 15 enrolled | 21852 |
| Spring 2021 | Wendy S. Grolnick | Online | 1 | 14 of 15 enrolled | 38601 |
| Fall 2018 | Wendy S. Grolnick | Lecture | 1 | 5 of 15 enrolled | 26641 |
| Spring 2017 | Wendy S. Grolnick | Lecture | 1 | 14 of 15 enrolled | 35861 |
| Fall 2015 | Wendy S. Grolnick | Lecture | 1 | 11 of 15 enrolled | 24641 |
| Fall 2013 | Wendy S. Grolnick | Lecture | 1 | 14 of 15 enrolled | 22235 |
| Fall 2012 | Wendy S. Grolnick | Lecture | 1 | 5 of 15 enrolled | 22235 |
| Spring 2011 | Wendy S. Grolnick | Lecture | 1 | 10 of 15 enrolled | 40125 |
| Fall 2009 | Rachel W. Friendly | Lecture | 1 | 16 of 15 enrolled | 26503 |
| Fall 2007 | Wendy S. Grolnick | Lecture | 1 | 11 of 15 enrolled | 24858 |
| Spring 2007 | Wendy S. Grolnick | Lecture | 1 | 15 of 15 enrolled | 35261 |
| Spring 2005 | Wendy S. Grolnick | Lecture | 1 | 11 of 15 enrolled | 32644 |
| Fall 2004 | Wendy S. Grolnick | Lecture | 1 | 13 of 15 enrolled | 21396 |
| Fall 2003 | Wendy S. Grolnick | Lecture | 1 | 18 of 15 enrolled | 21396 |
| Spring 2001 | Wendy S. Grolnick | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 16 of 20 enrolled | 35254 |
| Fall 1996 | Wendy S. Grolnick | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 19 of 20 enrolled | 20525 |
| Fall 1995 | Wendy S. Grolnick | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 16 of 20 enrolled | 20525 |