AHA26001 Topics in Behavioral Science

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Department of Integrated Arts and Sciences

Lecture Code AHA26001 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 行動科学特論

Subject Name
（Katakana）コウドウカガクトクロン

Subject Name in
English Topics in Behavioral Science

Instructor TAKEHASHI HIROKI

Instructor
(Katakana) タケハシ　ヒロキ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 3rd-Year,  First Semester,  Intensive

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (Int) Inte

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 06 : Psychology

Eligible Students

Keywords Motivation, Education, Evaluation, Social Psychology, Social Cognition

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Integrated Arts and Sciences
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・Knowledge and understanding of the importance and characteristics of each discipline and basic theoretical framework.
・Knowledge and understanding of "Japanese and Japanese culture"  and "foreign languages and foreign culture" which are prerequisite abilities for communication with peoples in different culture and areas.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline Class Objectives
1. To understand major theories and empirical findings on motivation in social psychology.
2. To examine real-world issues in light of motivational theories and research.

Class Outline
Motivation plays a central role in academic achievement, work performance, and everyday life. Social psychology has accumulated extensive empirical findings and theoretical frameworks on motivation. This course introduces these theories and findings and discusses how they can be applied to analyze and improve real-world problems.

Class Schedule Lesson 1. Introduction to the psychology of motivation
Lesson 2. Foundations of motivational psychology
Lesson 3. The psychology of overcoming challenges: Growth mindset
Lesson 4. Autonomous motivation: Self-determination theory　
Lesson 5. Understanding and utilizing strengths: Positive psychology
Lesson 6. It Is Not a Matter of Motivation: The Psychology of Learning Strategies
Lesson 7. Promotion and prevention: Regulatory focus theory
Lesson 8. Evaluating interventions and policies: Nudges and well-being
Lesson 9. The psychology of safety: Threat appeals and protection motivation theory
Lesson 10. Resisting temptation: Self-control
Lesson 11. Goal pursuit and automaticity: Implementation intentions
Lesson 12. Motivation for social change: System justification theory
Lesson 13. Do people understand their own minds?: Meta-motivation
Lesson 14. Summary, reflection, and the future of motivation research
Lesson 15. Final examination (final report)

Reaction papers during the lectures and the final report will be conducted.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Takehashi, H. Social Psychology of Motivation. (In Japanese, “Motivation no Shakai Shinrigaku”)  ISBN: 978-4-7803-1317-8
Handouts will also be provided.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, moodle

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Post-class Report

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Students are encouraged to reflect on problems and personal experiences related to motivation before and after each class.

Requirements

Grading Method Assessment will be based on reports: Midterm report (40%), Final report (60%)

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other class schedule:
　September 15th, period 5-10
　September 16th, period 1-10
　September 17th, period 1-10
　September 18th, period 1-4

Students scheduled to graduate in September 2025 are not eligible to enroll.

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2026Year	School/Graduate School	School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Department of Integrated Arts and Sciences
Lecture Code	AHA26001	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	行動科学特論
Subject Name （Katakana）	コウドウカガクトクロン
Subject Name in English	Topics in Behavioral Science
Instructor	TAKEHASHI HIROKI
Instructor (Katakana)	タケハシ　ヒロキ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	3rd-Year, First Semester, Intensive
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(Int) Inte
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face

Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	06 : Psychology
Eligible Students
Keywords	Motivation, Education, Evaluation, Social Psychology, Social Cognition
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Integrated Arts and Sciences （Knowledge and Understanding）・Knowledge and understanding of the importance and characteristics of each discipline and basic theoretical framework. ・Knowledge and understanding of "Japanese and Japanese culture" and "foreign languages and foreign culture" which are prerequisite abilities for communication with peoples in different culture and areas.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	Class Objectives 1. To understand major theories and empirical findings on motivation in social psychology. 2. To examine real-world issues in light of motivational theories and research. Class Outline Motivation plays a central role in academic achievement, work performance, and everyday life. Social psychology has accumulated extensive empirical findings and theoretical frameworks on motivation. This course introduces these theories and findings and discusses how they can be applied to analyze and improve real-world problems.
Class Schedule	Lesson 1. Introduction to the psychology of motivation Lesson 2. Foundations of motivational psychology Lesson 3. The psychology of overcoming challenges: Growth mindset Lesson 4. Autonomous motivation: Self-determination theory　 Lesson 5. Understanding and utilizing strengths: Positive psychology Lesson 6. It Is Not a Matter of Motivation: The Psychology of Learning Strategies Lesson 7. Promotion and prevention: Regulatory focus theory Lesson 8. Evaluating interventions and policies: Nudges and well-being Lesson 9. The psychology of safety: Threat appeals and protection motivation theory Lesson 10. Resisting temptation: Self-control Lesson 11. Goal pursuit and automaticity: Implementation intentions Lesson 12. Motivation for social change: System justification theory Lesson 13. Do people understand their own minds?: Meta-motivation Lesson 14. Summary, reflection, and the future of motivation research Lesson 15. Final examination (final report) Reaction papers during the lectures and the final report will be conducted.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Takehashi, H. Social Psychology of Motivation. (In Japanese, “Motivation no Shakai Shinrigaku”) ISBN: 978-4-7803-1317-8 Handouts will also be provided.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, moodle
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Students are encouraged to reflect on problems and personal experiences related to motivation before and after each class.
Requirements
Grading Method	Assessment will be based on reports: Midterm report (40%), Final report (60%)
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other	class schedule: 　September 15th, period 5-10 　September 16th, period 1-10 　September 17th, period 1-10 　September 18th, period 1-4 Students scheduled to graduate in September 2025 are not eligible to enroll.
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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