Motivational Styles in Everyday Life: A Guide to Reversal Theory

by Michael J. Apter (Editor)

Motivational Styles in Everyday A Guide to Reversal Theory offers a definitive statement on reversal theory which sheds light on the paradoxes of risk taking, addiction, rebelliousness, and other areas of motivation, emotion, and personality. This articulate, concise, and persuasive volume is based on the understanding that people are essentially changeable and move between different “motivational styles” in the course of daily life. Written by the primary proponent of reversal theory, this will prove to be an important book with broad implications for understanding both normal and pathological human behavior.

373 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2001