Kohn argues against the practice of offering people rewards in order to persuade them to get good grades, do good work, or behave in a certain manner, presenting evidence that shows the practice often has a negative effect, and discusses alternative methods of influencing behavi…
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Kohn argues against the practice of offering people rewards in order to persuade them to get good grades, do good work, or behave in a certain manner, presenting evidence that shows the practice often has a negative effect, and discusses alternative methods of influencing behavi…
This volume presents chapters from internationally renowned scholars in the area of goals and social behavior. The book is organized around a series of topics that are of critical importance to understanding the social-cognitive aspects of goal-directed behavior. In each chapter…
"Wolves excitedly greet each other as members of the pack come together; a bumble bee uses its long tongue to reach the nectar at the base of a foxglove flower; a mongoose swiftly and deftly bites its prey to death; young cheetahs rest quietly together, very close to sleep. Now …
"This is an accessible new book that reviews much of the insightful new research on emotions conducted over the last ten years. - It expands on the theory of emotions introduced in Nico Frijda's earlier work, and addresses a number of unanswered, basic problems on emotion theory…
For decades, alarms have sounded about declining engagement. Yet companies continue to struggle with toxic cultures, and the low productivity and unhappiness that go with them. Why is culture so difficult to improve? What makes so many good employees check out? Neuroscientist Pa…
"A new and practical way to look at students' negative attitudes toward school and schoolwork ... and what you can do about it!" "Changing Attitudes is the first and only handbook to address the growing problem of negative attitudes. By using informal logic (critical thinking) y…
"A new and practical way to look at students' negative attitudes toward school and schoolwork ... and what you can do about it!" "Changing Attitudes is the first and only handbook to address the growing problem of negative attitudes. By using informal logic (critical thinking) y…
"Self-determination theory (SDT) provides a framework for understanding the factors that promote motivation and healthy psychological and behavioral functioning. In this authoritative work, the codevelopers of the theory comprehensively examine SDT's conceptual underpinnings (in…
"Among the most influential models in contemporary behavioral science, self-determination theory (SDT) offers a broad framework for understanding the factors that promote human motivation and psychological flourishing. In this authoritative work, SDT cofounders Richard M. Ryan a…
The guide -- Introduction : why mi and young people? -- Adolescence and emerging adulthood : a brief review of development -- The spirit of motivational interviewing -- Person-centered guiding skills -- Responding to resistance -- Change talk -- Commitment -- Integrating MI into…
