Edited by
Carol Sansone, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, U.S.A.
Judith Harackiewicz, University of Wisconsin, Madison, U.S.A.
Description
In understanding human behavior, psychologists have long been interested in what motivates specific actions. Debates have pitted extrinsic
motivators (e.g. rewards/punishment) against intrinsic motivation in attempting to determine what best motivates individuals. This book
provides a summary view of what research has determined about both extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, and clarifies what questions remain
unanswered. Divided into three sections, section I revisits the debate about the effects of extrinsic incentives or constraints on intrinsic
motivation and creativity, and identifies theoretical advances in motivational research. Section II focuses on the hidden costs and benefits
of different types of achievement goals on motivation and performance. Section III discusses theory and research findings on how extrinsic
and intrinsic motivators may work in everyday life and over time. This book is of interest to researchers in psychology, education, and
business, as well as to a wider audience interested in promoting optimal motivation and performance.
Coverage in this book includes:
@bul:* Debates and controversies in motivational research
* Developmental nature of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation over time
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Influences of parents, educators, and employers in facilitating motivation
* Effect of achievement goals on learning and performance
* The role of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in self-regulation
Included in series
Educational Psychology
Audience:
Academic researchers in educational, cognitive, and social psychology.
