Ebook: Advances in motivation science Volume2

Hardcover: 270 pages
Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (September 1, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0128022701
ISBN-13: 978-0128022702Advances in Motivation Science, Elsevier's new serial, focuses on the ways motivation has traditionally been one of the mainstays of the science of psychology, not only playing a major role in the early dynamic and Gestalt models of the mind, but also playing an integral and fundamental part of the behaviorist theories of learning and action.The cognitive revolution in the 1960 and 70's eclipsed the emphasis on motivation to a large extent, but it has returned in full force prompting this new serial on a “hot topic” of the contemporary scene that is, once again, firmly entrenched as a foundational issue in scientific psychology.This volume brings together internationally recognized experts who focus on cutting-edge theoretical and empirical contributions relating to this important area of psychology.Focuses on the ways motivation has traditionally been one of the mainstays of the science of psychology
Inclusive text for a variety of interests, including motivation, psychology, self-regulation, strivings, needs, and motives
Presents a “hot topic” that is, once again, firmly entrenched as a foundational issue in scientific psychology
Provides an overview of important research programs conducted by the most respected scholars in psychology
Includes special attention on directions for future researchCover image
Title page
Copyright
List of Contributors
Chapter One. Balancing Rewards and Cost in Relationships: An Approach–Avoidance Motivational Perspective
Social Ties, Health, and Well-being
Relationships Giveth, Relationships Taketh Away
Appetitive and Aversive Motivation in Animals and Humans
Approach–Avoidance Social Motivation
Approach and Avoidance Motivation and Outcomes
Mediating Links Between Social Motivation and Outcomes
Moderators of Approach and Avoidance Social Motivation Processes
Future Directions
Concluding Comments
Chapter Two. Between Persistence and Flexibility: The Yin and Yang of Action Control
Introduction
The Will
The Ego
Control as Balance
The Metacontrol State Model
The Plasticity of Control States
Short-term Biases of Cognitive Control
The Impact of Learning, Experience, and Culture on Cognitive Control
Conclusions
Chapter Three. The Architecture of Goal Systems: Multifinality, Equifinality, and Counterfinality in Means—End Relations
Introduction
Multifinality
Equifinality
Counterfinality
Recapitulation and Conclusion Chapter Four. Breaking the Rules: A Historical Overview of Goal-Setting Theory
Early Development: Laying the Groundwork for Goal-Setting Theory
An Inductive Approach to Theory Building
Empirical Findings
Learning from Field Experiments: Latham
Goal-Setting Studies by Others
The Theory: 1990
The Theory Expanded: 2013
Observations on Theory Building
Future Directions
Conclusions
Chapter Five. The Big-Fish–Little-Pond Effect, Competence Self-perceptions, and Relativity: Substantive Advances and Methodological Innovation
Introduction
The Importance of Self-concept
A Historical Perspective on Self-concept
The BFLPE Model
Extended Empirical Support for BFLPE Generalizability
New Theoretical Directions: Integrating the BFLPE with Alternative Theoretical Perspectives
Methodological Innovation and the BFLPE
Substantive Implications for Policy Practice
Limitations and Directions for Future Research Chapter Six. On the Panculturality of Self-enhancement and Self-protection Motivation: The Case for the Universality of Self-esteem
Introduction
The Controversy
The Cultural Relativism Perspective
The Extended Self-enhancement Tactician Model (SCENT-R): Foundational Tenets
The Extended Self-enhancement Tactician (SCENT-R) Model: Key Postulates
Research Agenda
Coda
Index