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Motivation and Emotion

Motivation and Emotion

Code	14860
Year	2
Semester	S2
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	T(30H)/TP(30H)
Scientific area	Psychology
Entry requirements	None.
Mode of delivery	face to face
Work placements	No
Learning outcomes	In this Curricular Unit it is expected that students learn to distinguish the main theories of motivation and emotion, as well as the main assessment methods and intervention principles. Thus, at the end of UC the student must be able to: - Demonstrate understanding of the principal theories of motivation and emotion; - Describe the main motivational and emotional variables; - Develop an understanding of the interplay between motivation and emotion; - Identify the main functions of emotions; - Identify psychological intervention modalities focusing on cognitive-motivational and emotional processes; - Search and manage scientific information; - Produce and structure written scientific documents; - Demonstrate teamwork skills; - Communicate information and scientific knowledge.
Syllabus	1. Motivation: 1.1. Main epistemological questions and definitions; 1.2. Theories of motivation: Historical and contemporary theories; 1.3. Motivational principles and relevant contexts. 2. Emotions: 2.1. Motivation and emotion; 2.2. The main functions of emotions. 3. 3. Cognitive-motivational and emotional processes in psychological intervention.
Main Bibliography	Bong, M., Reeve, J., & Kim, S.-i. (Eds.). (2023). Motivation science: Controversies and insights. Oxford University Press. Burkley, E. & Burkley, M. (2018). Motivation science. Pearson. Elliot, A. (Ed.) (2019). Advances in Motivation Science (6th ed.). Academic Press.Ford, M., & Smith, P. (2020). Motivating Self and Others: Thriving with Social Purpose, Life Meaning, and the Pursuit of Core Personal Goals. Cambridge University Press. Elliot, A., Dweck, C., & Yeager, D. (2018). Handbook of Competence and Motivation. Theory and Application (2nd ed.).Guilford Press. Reeve, J. (2024). Understanding Motivation and Emotion (8th ed.). John Wiley & Sons.Lewis,M.,Haviland-Jones, J. & Barrett, L. (2018). Handbook of Emotions (4th ed.). Guilford Press. Ryan, R. M. (Ed.) (2019). The Oxford handbook of human motivation (2nd ed.). Oxford University. Journals (e.g., Motivation and Emotion, Cognition and Emotion). Additional references, according to specific objectives.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria	Teaching methodologies and learning activities include: a) theoretical sessions, with curricular content exposure and discussion; b) theoretical and practical tasks; c) and independent study. The evaluation process include knowledge assessment tests, theoretical and practical exercises application of knowledge and skills conducted throughout the semester, and oral or written presentations.
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.