This textbook for undergraduates discusses the various aspects of human motivation such as needs, cognition, individual differences, and emotion. Reeve (U. of Iowa) begins with an introduction to the history of motivation and some themes common to its study such as approach and avoidance tendencies. A sampling of topics includes physiological and psychological needs, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, acquired social needs, plans and goals, values, unconscious motivation, personality characteristics, and self- motivation. It is assumed that the student has had an introductory course in psychology. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) More Reviews and Recommendations

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