Course Objectives: |
The aim of this course is to discuss the mechanisms of basic mammalian motives and emotions across evolutionary, developmental, physiological, and social contexts. Within this framework, the autonomous nervous system, endocrinal system, hypothalamus, limbic system; basic motivation and emotion theories, basic mechanisms of hunger, thirst, sexual and psychosocial motives will be studied in detail. |
Course Content: |
The aim of this course is to discuss the mechanisms of basic mammalian motives and emotions across evolutionary, developmental, physiological, and social contexts. Within this framework, the autonomous nervous system, endocrinal system, hypothalamus, limbic system; basic motivation and emotion theories, basic mechanisms of hunger, thirst, sexual and psychosocial motives will be studied in detail. |
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1) |
Introduction
Historical perspective and basic concepts |
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2) |
genetics, learning and motivation
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3) |
General physiological perspective
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4) |
basic instincts
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Reproductive and sex differences
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attachment and love
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Invigoration and stress
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fear and pain
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Anger, hatred and aggression
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Happiness, sadness, depression, hopelessness and suicide
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Factors affecting motivation and emotions
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12) |
Instinct theories
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Theories of emotion; James-Lange theory, Connan Bard theory et al.
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general evaluation
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