Motivation: Theory and Research

Contents: Preface. M. Drillings, H.F. O'Neil, Jr., Introduction to Motivation: Theory and Research. Part I: Theoretical Approaches.E.A. Locke, G.P. Latham, Goal Setting Theory. S. Graham, Classroom Motivation From an Attributional Perspective. B.L. McCombs, Strategies for Assessing and Enhancing Motivation: Keys to Promoting Self-Regulated Learning and Performance. R.E. Snow, D.N. Jackson, Individual Differences in Conation: Selected Constructs and Measures. J.N. Hawkins, Issues of Motivation in Asian Education. R. Rueda, L.C. Moll, A Sociocultural Perspective on Motivation. Part II: Motivation of Groups.R.W. Swezey, A.L. Meltzer, E. Salas, Some Issues Involved in Motivating Teams. G.L. Siebold, The Relation Between Soldier Motivation, Leadership, and Small Unit Performance. W.C. Banks, Psychological Resistance in Task Motivation and Performance. J. Franken, H.F. O'Neil, Jr., Stress Induced Anxiety of Individuals and Teams in a Simulator Environment. Part III: Motivation of Individuals.C.D. Spielberger, L.M. Starr, Curiosity and Exploratory Behavior. H.F. O'Neil, Jr., J. Abedi, C.D. Spielberger, The Measurement and Teaching of Creativity. S. Pogrow, G. Londer, The Effects of an Intensive General Thinking Program on the Motivation and Cognitive Development of At-Risk Students: Findings From the HOTS Program. F.A. Mael, L.A. White, Motivated to Lead: Dispositional and Biographical Antecedents of Leadership Performance.