Motivation Theories and Principles
This experimentally-oriented book provides a critical examination of research and theory with a topical approach. It covers a broad range of motivational concepts from both human and animal theory and research, with an emphasis on the biological bases of motivation. Chapter topics include the nature...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New Jersey
Pearson Education
2004
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| Edition: | Fifth Edition |
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Add Tag | Summary: | This experimentally-oriented book provides a critical examination of research and theory with a topical approach. It covers a broad range of motivational concepts from both human and animal theory and research, with an emphasis on the biological bases of motivation. Chapter topics include the nature of motivation theory; species-specific behaviors; eating and taste; thirst, temperature regulation, addiction, and reproduction; drive and activation; rewards as both reinforcers and incentives; escape, fear, avoidance, and punishment; frustration, anxiety, stress, and coping; aggression and altruism; personality and individual differences; attitudes and cognitive consistency; interpersonal attraction; and applications of motivation theory. For individuals interested in the motivation of humans and animals. |
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| Physical Description: | x, 470 pages illustrations 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 013111445X |
Motivation theory and research