Mastering Psychology: Discover the Science behind Motivation, Productivity and Success (Overcome Procrastination and Laziness)

Everyone in the world is motivated by something.

Some people are motivated by a need to engage in certain actions. Others might feel a desire to earn a particular reward. There are also times when people are motivated to act by simply avoiding very specific problems or issues that might happen in their lives. It is vital for people in supervisory positions to understand whatever it is that influences and motivates someone to action. 

The purpose of this book is to help understand what motivation is and the many theories that make up the science of psychology.

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Mastering Psychology: Discover the Science behind Motivation, Productivity and Success (Overcome Procrastination and Laziness)

Everyone in the world is motivated by something.

Some people are motivated by a need to engage in certain actions. Others might feel a desire to earn a particular reward. There are also times when people are motivated to act by simply avoiding very specific problems or issues that might happen in their lives. It is vital for people in supervisory positions to understand whatever it is that influences and motivates someone to action. 

The purpose of this book is to help understand what motivation is and the many theories that make up the science of psychology.

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Mastering Psychology: Discover the Science behind Motivation, Productivity and Success (Overcome Procrastination and Laziness)

Mastering Psychology: Discover the Science behind Motivation, Productivity and Success (Overcome Procrastination and Laziness)

by Michael Garron
Mastering Psychology: Discover the Science behind Motivation, Productivity and Success (Overcome Procrastination and Laziness)

Mastering Psychology: Discover the Science behind Motivation, Productivity and Success (Overcome Procrastination and Laziness)

by Michael Garron

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Overview

Everyone in the world is motivated by something.

Some people are motivated by a need to engage in certain actions. Others might feel a desire to earn a particular reward. There are also times when people are motivated to act by simply avoiding very specific problems or issues that might happen in their lives. It is vital for people in supervisory positions to understand whatever it is that influences and motivates someone to action. 

The purpose of this book is to help understand what motivation is and the many theories that make up the science of psychology.


Product Details

BN ID: 2940163671199
Publisher: Pluto King Publishing
Publication date: 11/15/2019
Sold by: Draft2Digital
Format: eBook
File size: 364 KB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction



Chapter 1 – Understanding Motivation and Productivity

Chapter 2 – Why Is Motivation so Important?

Chapter 3 – A Basic Cycle

Chapter 4 – The Three Key Parts of Motivation

Chapter 5 – Managing Both Desires

Chapter 6 – Maslow’s Theory of Needs and Wants

Chapter 7 – The Jonah Complex (A Fear of Success)

Chapter 8 – The ERG Theory

Chapter 9 – Theories X and Y

Chapter 10 – The Two-Factor Theory

Chapter 11 – The 16 Basic Desires

Chapter 12 – Resistance

Chapter 13 – Understanding Willpower and the Link to Motivation

Chapter 14 – Cognitive Motivation

Chapter 15 – Intrinsic Motivation

Chapter 16 – Extrinsic Motivation

Chapter 17 – Arousal Theory

Chapter 18 – The Incentive Theory

Chapter 19 – Expectancy Theory

Chapter 20 – Equity Theory

Chapter 21 – Goal-Setting Theory

Chapter 22 – Developmental Perspectives on Motivation

Chapter 23 – Piaget’s Values for Cognitive Development

Chapter 24 – Self-Determination Theory

Chapter 25 – The Concept of Positive Psychology on Motivation

Chapter 26 – The Principle of Utility

Chapter 27 – The Instinct Theory

Chapter 28 – Drive-Reduction Theory

Chapter 29 – The Social Psychology of Motivation

Chapter 30 – How Managers Becomes Leaders When Motivating People

Chapter 31 – What Causes People to Impair Motivation?

Chapter 32 – Positives to Find In Any Motivational Plan

Chapter 33 – A Few Final Points

Conclusion

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