Beswick, D. G.,

Cognitive motivation : from curiosity to identity, purpose and meaning / David Beswick. - xviii, 377 pages ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

9781107177666 (hardback : alk. paper) RM505.00


Motivation (Psychology)
Identity (Psychology)
Curiosity.