200109 SE Application seminar: Social and Economic Psychology (2017S)

This seminar addresses field perspectives that originate in research on motivation and self-regulation. Motivation and self-regulation theories will be presented, relevance for social environment discussed, and implications for practice drawn. Applied areas which will be focused on are human behavior and performances in sports, health, education, and industry. Because of the applied focus of this seminar, the selected work mainly comprise cognitive field-relevant approaches and evidence (e.g., Rubicon model of action phases; Goal setting theory; Implemented intentions; PSI-Theory; and Attribution theory).
Learning goal: Knowledge of motivational and volitional mechanisms underlying human behavior and the competence to use this knowledge in applied settings/in the field.
Learning methods: Experiential learning, Case studies, Presentation, and Team work