Motivation: Theory, Research, and Applications [with InfoTrac]

by Herbert Petri, John M. Govern

With a new evolutionary theme, Petri's book covers the biological, behavioral, and cognitive explanations for human motivation. The advantages and drawbacks to each of these explanations are presented, allowing students to draw their own conclusions. Students want to know why they behave the way they do. To help students understand the processes that activate their behavior, Petri uses examples drawn from such contemporary topics as sexual behavior, aggression, eating disorders, and obesity to capture and keep students interested. To help students master and retain the information covered, this edition builds upon the text's simple and direct language with expanded pedagogy-including preview questions at the beginning of every chapter, end of chapter summaries, key terms, Web links, and suggestions for further reading.

Genres: Psychology, School

512 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1990

Reviews

[Pennie Murray · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of the first books I read while working on my Master's degree and it was the ultimate trigger the pursuit of my current work, passion, and purpose.

[حيدر العبدلي · Rating 5 out of 5]

كتاب عظيم. الترجمة العربية فيها خلل خصوصا في المصطلحات وتحتاج الى اعادة مراجعة. يفضل قراءة نسخته الاتجليزية.

[Alyanna · Rating 2 out of 5]

One of the most unmotivating books I have ever read.