Handbook on psychology of motivation : new research / edited by:Franco, Jason N.Svensgaard, Alexander E. editors, Jason N. Franco and Alexander E. Svensgaard. - Hauppauge, N.Y. : Nova Science Publishers, 2012. - xiv, 355 p. : ill. ;

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This book presents topical research in the study of the psychology of motivation. Topics discussed include motivation in the field of tourism; new perspectives in the psychology and economics of donating; commercial weight-loss programs and motivation; motivation for creativity in design and architecture; cognitive and motivational factors for reading; motivation to learn, self-regulation and academic achievement and the implicit theories of intelligence, effort beliefs, and achievement goals as antecedents of learning motivation and engagement.

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Motivation (Psychology)

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