Motivation Of Behavior

Author : Eleanor H. Simpson,Peter D. Balsam
Publisher : Springer
Page : 587 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783319269351

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Behavioral Neuroscience of Motivation by Eleanor H. Simpson,Peter D. Balsam Pdf

This volume covers the current status of research in the neurobiology of motivated behaviors in humans and other animals in healthy condition. This includes consideration of the psychological processes that drive motivated behavior and the anatomical, electrophysiological and neurochemical mechanisms which drive these processes and regulate behavioural output. The volume also includes chapters on pathological disturbances in motivation including apathy, or motivational deficit as well as addictions, the pathological misdirection of motivated behavior. As with the chapters on healthy motivational processes, the chapters on disease provide a comprehensive up to date review of the neurobiological abnormalities that underlie motivation, as determined by studies of patient populations as well as animal models of disease. The book closes with a section on recent developments in treatments for motivational disorders.

Author : Edward L. Deci
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461344469

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Intrinsic Motivation by Edward L. Deci Pdf

As I begin to write this Preface, I feel a rush of excitement. I have now finished the book; my gestalt is coming into completion. Throughout the months that I have been writing this, I have, indeed, been intrinsically motivated. Now that it is finished I feel quite competent and self-determining (see Chapter 2). Whether or not those who read the book will perceive me that way is also a concern of mine (an extrinsic one), but it is a wholly separate issue from the intrinsic rewards I have been experiencing. This book presents a theoretical perspective. It reviews an enormous amount of research which establishes unequivocally that intrinsic motivation exists. Also considered herein are various approaches to the conceptualizing of intrinsic motivation. The book concentrates on the approach which has developed out of the work of Robert White (1959), namely, that intrinsically motivated behaviors are ones which a person engages in so that he may feel competent and self-determining in relation to his environment. The book then considers the development of intrinsic motiva tion, how behaviors are motivated intrinsically, how they relate to and how intrinsic motivation is extrinsically motivated behaviors, affected by extrinsic rewards and controls. It also considers how changes in intrinsic motivation relate to changes in attitudes, how people attribute motivation to each other, how the attribution process is motivated, and how the process of perceiving motivation (and other internal states) in oneself relates to perceiving them in others.

Author : Paul Thomas Young
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 588 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1936
Category : Psychology
ISBN : UIUC:30112038253222

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Motivation of Behavior by Paul Thomas Young Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences,Committee on Aging Frontiers in Social Psychology, Personality, and Adult Developmental Psychology
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2006-02-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780309164917

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When I'm 64 by National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences,Committee on Aging Frontiers in Social Psychology, Personality, and Adult Developmental Psychology Pdf

By 2030 there will be about 70 million people in the United States who are older than 64. Approximately 26 percent of these will be racial and ethnic minorities. Overall, the older population will be more diverse and better educated than their earlier cohorts. The range of late-life outcomes is very dramatic with old age being a significantly different experience for financially secure and well-educated people than for poor and uneducated people. The early mission of behavioral science research focused on identifying problems of older adults, such as isolation, caregiving, and dementia. Today, the field of gerontology is more interdisciplinary. When I'm 64 examines how individual and social behavior play a role in understanding diverse outcomes in old age. It also explores the implications of an aging workforce on the economy. The book recommends that the National Institute on Aging focus its research support in social, personality, and life-span psychology in four areas: motivation and behavioral change; socioemotional influences on decision-making; the influence of social engagement on cognition; and the effects of stereotypes on self and others. When I'm 64 is a useful resource for policymakers, researchers and medical professionals.

Author : Peter M. Gollwitzer,John A. Bargh
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 706 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1572300329

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The Psychology of Action by Peter M. Gollwitzer,John A. Bargh Pdf

Moving beyond the traditional, and unproductive, rivalry between the fields of motivation and cognition, this book integrates the two domains to shed new light on the control of goal-directed action. Renowned social and motivational psychologists present concise formulations of the latest research programs which are effectively mapping the territory, providing new findings, and suggesting innovative strategies for future research. Ideally structured for classroom use, this book will effectively familiarize readers with important theories in the psychology of action.

Author : Craig C. Pinder
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317561477

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Work Motivation in Organizational Behavior by Craig C. Pinder Pdf

This second edition of the best-selling textbook on Work Motivation in Organizational Behavior provides an update of the critical analysis of the scientific literature on this topic, and provides a highly integrated treatment of leading theories, including their historical roots and progression over the years. A heavy emphasis is placed on the notion that behavior in the workplace is determined by a mix of factors, many of which are not treated in texts on work motivation (such as frustration and violence, power, love, and sex). Examples from current and recent media events are numerous, and intended to illustrate concepts and issues related to work motivation, emotion, attitudes, and behavior.

Author : D.W. Pfaff
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781461256922

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The Physiological Mechanisms of Motivation by D.W. Pfaff Pdf

To scientists engaged in research on the cellular mechanisms in the mammalian brain, concepts of "motivation" seem to be a logical neces sity, even if they are not fashionable. Immersed in the detailed, time consuming research required to deal with mammalian nerve cells, we usually pay scant attention to the more global brain -behavior questions that have arisen from decades of biological and psychological studies. We felt it was time to confront these issues-namely, how far has neuro biological investigation come in uncovering mechanisms by which moti vational signals influence behavior? At Rockefeller University, we have recently held a course on this subject. We restricted our treatment to those motivational systems most tractable to physiological approaches, and invited scientists skilled in both behavioral issues and physiological techniques to participate. This volume results from that course. The deans and administration at Rockefeller University provided much help in planning the course, and the staff of Springer-Verlag assisted in planning the book. Gabriele Zummer helped organize both the course and the processing of book chapters. They all deserve our thanks. December 1981 Donald W. Pfaff Professor of Neurobiology and Behavior Rockefeller University Contents Part One: Concepts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 1 Donald W. Pfaff Motivational Concepts: Definitions and Distinctions . . . . . . . . . . 3 Motivation: A Brief Review of Concepts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Reinforcement, Reward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Incentive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Arousal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Emotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Motivation Is a Unitary Behavioral Concept with Multiple Neurophysiological Mechanisms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Chapter 2 Alan N.

Author : Rose M. Spielman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 773 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Open educational resources
ISBN : 1975076451

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Psychology by Rose M. Spielman Pdf

Author : K. Ann Renninger,Suzanne Hidi,Andreas Krapp,Ann Renninger
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 423 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317783527

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The Role of interest in Learning and Development by K. Ann Renninger,Suzanne Hidi,Andreas Krapp,Ann Renninger Pdf

Interest is just emerging as a critical bridge between cognitive and affective issues in both learning and development. This developing "interest" in interest appears to be linked to an increasing concern for studying the individual in context, examining affective variables as opposed to purely structural features of text, analyzing the interrelationship of cognitive and social development, understanding practical applications of theories of motivation, and recognizing the importance of developmental psychology for the study of learning. This book addresses both how individual interest and interest inherent in stimuli (books, text, toys, etc.) across subjects affect cognitive performance. While the book's particular emphasis is on theory-driven research, each of the contributing authors offers a unique perspective on understanding interest and its effects on learning and development. As such, each has contributed a chapter in which particular questions in interest research are described and linked to a clearly stated theoretical perspective and recent findings. Relevant material from the broader literatures of psychology and education are analyzed in the context of these discussions. In addition, the introductory and concluding chapters build on the contributions to the volume by providing the basis of a coherent view of interest across genres such as stories and expository text, and domains as varied as play, reading, and mathematics.

Author : Brown, Judson Seise
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1961-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Motivation of Behavior by Brown, Judson Seise Pdf

Motivation of Behavior by Brown, Judson Seise: In this insightful work, Judson Seise Brown explores the factors that drive human behavior and motivation. Drawing on psychological research and theories, "Motivation of Behavior" delves into the complex interplay of internal and external influences that shape human actions and decisions. Key Aspects of the Book "Motivation of Behavior": Psychological Analysis: Brown's book examines human motivation from a psychological perspective, shedding light on the underlying reasons behind behavior. Internal and External Factors: The book explores the role of both internal factors (such as emotions and desires) and external factors (such as rewards and consequences) in motivating behavior. Behavioral Patterns: "Motivation of Behavior" offers insights into the patterns and mechanisms that drive consistent behaviors in individuals and groups. Judson Seise Brown was an American psychologist and educator. He contributed to the fields of psychology and education with his research on human motivation and behavior. Brown's work aimed to deepen our understanding of the forces that influence human actions, paving the way for more effective approaches to education, counseling, and personal development.

Author : Abraham Maslow
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781365991493

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A Theory of Human Motivation by Abraham Maslow Pdf

Author : Daniel H. Pink
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781101524381

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Drive by Daniel H. Pink Pdf

The New York Times bestseller that gives readers a paradigm-shattering new way to think about motivation from the author of When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing Most people believe that the best way to motivate is with rewards like money—the carrot-and-stick approach. That's a mistake, says Daniel H. Pink (author of To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Motivating Others). In this provocative and persuasive new book, he asserts that the secret to high performance and satisfaction-at work, at school, and at home—is the deeply human need to direct our own lives, to learn and create new things, and to do better by ourselves and our world. Drawing on four decades of scientific research on human motivation, Pink exposes the mismatch between what science knows and what business does—and how that affects every aspect of life. He examines the three elements of true motivation—autonomy, mastery, and purpose-and offers smart and surprising techniques for putting these into action in a unique book that will change how we think and transform how we live.

Author : Jerry A. Hogan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-02
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781107191976

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The Study of Behavior by Jerry A. Hogan Pdf

This book provides a unique framework for understanding diverse issues across behavior studies, facilitating collaboration between sub-disciplines.

Author : Richard M. Steers,Lyman W. Porter
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0070609403

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Motivation and Work Behavior by Richard M. Steers,Lyman W. Porter Pdf

Contemporary theories and research; Central issues in motivation at work; Motivation theory in perspective.

Author : Carol Sansone,Judith M. Harackiewicz
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2000-09-12
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780080509099

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Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation by Carol Sansone,Judith M. Harackiewicz Pdf

In understanding human behavior, psychologists have long been interested in what motivates specific actions. Debates have pitted extrinsic motivators (e.g. rewards/punishment) against intrinsic motivation in attempting to determine what best motivates individuals. This book provides a summary view of what research has determined about both extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, and clarifies what questions remain unanswered. Divided into three sections, section I revisits the debate about the effects of extrinsic incentives or constraints on intrinsic motivation and creativity, and identifies theoretical advances in motivational research. Section II focuses on the hidden costs and benefits of different types of achievement goals on motivation and performance. Section III discusses theory and research findings on how extrinsic and intrinsic motivators may work in everyday life and over time. This book is of interest to researchers in psychology, education, and business, as well as to a wider audience interested in promoting optimal motivation and performance.Coverage in this book includes:* Debates and controversies in motivational research* Developmental nature of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation over time* Influences of parents, educators, and employers in facilitating motivation* Effect of achievement goals on learning and performance* The role of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in self-regulation Key Features* Brings together major figures in the fields of motivation, education, and social psychology* Provides a mix of theory, basic and applied research* Presents research conducted both in laboratories and educational settings* Comprehensive chapters provide excellent reviews of previous literature as well as outlines important new directions* Provides different perspectives on controversial debates in a balanced, constructive manner