Just like snowflakes, we are all unique, so our journey to change will also be unique. With the right approach and support, we are all capable of making lasting change.

Conversely, we are interested in the impact of motivational factors on decision making, learning, and performance. Examples include: academic preparation among stigmatized groups; defensive behavior ...

This type of motivation may disappear when rewards and punishments are removed and may lead to more superficial learning. How much students care about succeeding at a goal will contribute to the ...

"Motivation" is determined by the pattern of reinforcement and punishment. For example, intermittent reinforcement produces greater persistence. Fixed ratio schedules produce greater frequency ...

Psychology and Neuroscience majors receive training in the scientific approach as it has been applied to the study of such topics as: brain function, perception, learning, motivation, memory, ...

psychology and interdisciplinary research on learning and development. We study processes related to student and teacher learning, motivation, engagement, emotions and well-being at different levels ...