Advances in Motivation Science
Author | : Andrew J. Elliot |
Publisher | : Academic Press |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2019-02-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780128171233 |
ISBN-13 | : 0128171235 |
Rating | : 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Download or read book Advances in Motivation Science written by Andrew J. Elliot and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2019-02-25 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Motivation Science, Volume Six, the latest release in Elsevier's serial on the topic of motivation science, presents articles on a variety of topics, including Motivation, Emotion, Cognition, and Communication: Definitions and Notes toward a Grand Theory, Motivation in the Service of Allostasis: The Role of anterior Mid Cingulate, Climatic Ignition of Motivation, My Journey to the Attribution Fields, Inspiration as optimal motivation: From ancient theory to contemporary science, The development of self-determination theory: The emergence of SDT's six mini theories and their validation, and more. The advent of the cognitive revolution in the 1960 and 70s eclipsed the emphasis on motivation to a large extent, but in the past two decades motivation has returned en force. Today, motivational analyses of affect, cognition and behavior are ubiquitous across psychological literatures and disciplines. This series brings together internationally recognized experts who focus on cutting-edge theoretical and empirical contributions in this important area of psychology. - Presents new research on the field of motivation science and research - Provides a timely overview of important research programs conducted by the most respected scholars in psychology - Gives special attention to directions for future research