Motivation: Theory, Research, and Applications

by Herbert Petri, John M. Govern

Focusing on evolutionary psychology, this title helps readers understand the processes that activate their behavior by drawing examples from topics that interest students, including sleep, stress, eating disorders, helping behavior, emotion, and more. It features graphic illustrations that offer additional insight into key concepts. Extremely student friendly, the text includes numerous study aids to maximize learner success, while vivid graphic illustrations offer additional insight into key concepts. In addition, its unique thematic approach gives instructors ultimate flexibility.

Genres: Psychology, School

504 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1990

Reviews

[Pennie Murray]

This was one of the first books I read while working on my Master's degree and it was the ultimate trigger the pursuit of my current work, passion, and purpose.

[حيدر العبدلي]

كتاب عظيم. الترجمة العربية فيها خلل خصوصا في المصطلحات وتحتاج الى اعادة مراجعة. يفضل قراءة نسخته الاتجليزية.

[Alyanna]

One of the most unmotivating books I have ever read.

[Sam Jennings]

I hate that I am still re reading this book to really understand my concepts; it is dry, difficult and truly a disaster in format. Do not recommend