Advances in motivation science volume 2 edited by Andrew J. Elliott

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Elliot, Andrew J.

Series:

Advances in Motivation Science

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Motivation (Psychology).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (259 p.)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Waltham, MA Elsevier Science [2015]

Summary:

Advances 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 research.

Contents:

Front Cover

Advances in Motivation Science

Copyright

Contents

List of Contributors

Chapter One - Balancing Rewards and Cost in Relationships: An Approach-Avoidance Motivational Perspective

1. Social Ties, Health, and Well-being

2. Relationships Giveth, Relationships Taketh Away

3. Appetitive and Aversive Motivation in Animals and Humans

4. Approach-Avoidance Social Motivation

5. Approach and Avoidance Motivation and Outcomes

6. Mediating Links Between Social Motivation and Outcomes

7. Moderators of Approach and Avoidance Social Motivation Processes

8. Future Directions

9. Concluding Comments

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter Two - Between Persistence and Flexibility: The Yin and Yang of Action Control

1. Introduction

2. The Will

3. The Ego

4. Control as Balance

5. The Metacontrol State Model

6. The Plasticity of Control States

7. Short-term Biases of Cognitive Control

8. The Impact of Learning, Experience, and Culture on Cognitive Control

9. Conclusions

Chapter Three - The Architecture of Goal Systems: Multifinality, Equifinality, and Counterfinality in Means-End Relations

2. Multifinality

3. Equifinality

4. Counterfinality

5. Recapitulation and Conclusion

Chapter Four - Breaking the Rules: A Historical Overview of Goal-Setting Theory

1. Early Development: Laying the Groundwork for Goal-Setting Theory

2. An Inductive Approach to Theory Building

3. Empirical Findings

4. Learning from Field Experiments: Latham

5. Goal-Setting Studies by Others

6. The Theory: 1990

7. The Theory Expanded: 2013

8. Observations on Theory Building

9. Future Directions

10. Conclusions

References.

Chapter Five - The Big-Fish-Little-Pond Effect, Competence Self-perceptions, and Relativity: Substantive Advances and Methodological Innov ...

2. The Importance of Self-concept

3. A Historical Perspective on Self-concept

4. The BFLPE Model

5. Extended Empirical Support for BFLPE Generalizability

6. New Theoretical Directions: Integrating the BFLPE with Alternative Theoretical Perspectives

7. Methodological Innovation and the BFLPE

8. Substantive Implications for Policy Practice

9. 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

2. The Controversy

3. The Cultural Relativism Perspective

4. The Extended Self-enhancement Tactician Model (SCENT-R): Foundational Tenets

5. The Extended Self-enhancement Tactician (SCENT-R) Model: Key Postulates

6. Discussion

7. Research Agenda

8. Coda

Index.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed September 4, 2015).

ISBN:

0-12-802469-0

0-12-802270-1