Lesson 5: Motivation & Emotion

Duration of Days: 4

Lesson Objective

Students will explain how motivation and emotion influence behavior and decision-making.

What drives human behavior?

How do emotions influence thinking?

Are emotions universal?

How do motivation and emotion interact?

AP Psychology Unit 4

Science Practice 3: Data Interpretation

CCSS.RH.11-12.7

CCSS.WHST.11-12.4

C3: D2.Psy.20.9-12

Students analyze emotional responses and motivational patterns using research data. (DOK 3)

Emotion charts

Data sets

Video analysis

Guided worksheets

Small-group instruction

Data interpretation task
Reflection essay
Quiz

Exit ticket