Detailed discussion of concept of motivated behaviour and relevant theoretical perspectives, stressing unifying themes. Interplay of human and animal research in characterization of biological, experiential, and cognitive factors involved in control of behaviour such as hunger, thirst, sleep, aggression, exploration and curiosity, parental and reproductive behaviour, planning and decision-making, and complex processes involved in social motivation. Emphasis on interaction between internal and external influences on motivated behaviour, and distinction between causal and functional explanations.
Prerequisite: PSYC 111/121 or Instructor's written consent. PSYC 211 recommended.
Corequisite: PSYC 211