Cognitive motivation : from curiosity to identity, purpose and meaning / David Beswick

By:

Beswick, D G

Publication details: New Delhi: Cambridge University press, 2017.Description: 377pISBN:

9781107177666

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DDC classification:

153.8 Q7

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Contents:

Towards a general theory of cognitive motivation -- Curiosity -- Intrinsic motivation -- Cognitive dissonance -- Achievement motivation -- Agency, efficacy and attribution -- Working memory, consciousness, and attention -- The function of emotion in cognitive motivation -- Goals -- Intentions -- Identity -- Purpose and meaning.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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