The course is a source of basic and up-to-date knowledge in the field of psychology of emotions and motivation. Additionally, in  the course, students will learn about current research areas, methodological solutions and methods of practical implementation of solutions in this field. This will enable students to put scientific evidence-based psychological knowledge into practice in a variety of disciplines and practical areas. It will also enable them to continue their self-development by seeking, selecting, and assessing the quality and usefulness of research and mental health / self-help services. 

The course includes 30 thematically divided lessons. Each lesson has been completed with a short test, in which there are mainly closed, single-choice tasks. 

INTRODUCTORY REQUIREMENTS

Interest in psychology

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Student will learn the basic theories of emotions and motivation

Student will be able to use specialized psychological terminology

Student will understand how to study human emotions and use the results of research in practice in a number of contexts

Student will be able to explain the phenomena related to human emotions and motivation in the context of personal and professional/organizational functioning

SUBJECT MATTERS

MODULE 1
Introduction

• The history of emotions

MODULE 2
Theories of emotions. Measuring and studying emotions

• Theories of emotions
• Functions of emotions
• Researching emotions

MODULE 3
Emotions in context

• Stress
• Mindfulness
• Motivation

MODULE 4
Summary

• Summary of presented topics

PASSING CONDITIONS

To pass the course, you need to provide 60% correct answers to the questions from tests after each lesson and 60% correct answers to the questions in the final test.

CONDITIONS FOR RECEIVING A CERTIFICATE

To receive the certificate, you must pass the course.

COURSE CADRE

  dr Piotr Kałowski

Received his PhD in psychology from the Faculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw, in 2021. Currently works as an associate professor at the University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw, Poland. Researches the personality correlates of verbal irony and humor use and understanding. He is also interested in clinical psychology and psychotherapy.