Motivation: Theories and Principles

by Beck, Robert C.
ISBN: 9780131114456
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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.

  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Beck, Robert C.
  • ISBN: 9780131114456
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 9.26 x 0.91
  • Number Of Pages: 480
  • Publication Year: 2003