Self and motivation: Emerging psychological perspectives.

Strong on theory and empirical work, Self and Motivation showcases cut ting-edge research that asks a variety of intriguing questions: Can go als be activated outside our awareness? How do interpersonal dynamics affect the self? How do we maintain a distinctive identity in a group context? Is too much choice or self-determination "bad"? How does self -esteem and morality influence the self? Here leading scholars discus s the importance of motivation, emotion, and physiological arousal in self-related processes; explore the role of awareness in goal-driven b ehavior; and describe the interactive influence of social context on t he self and the self on social context. A formal integrated model of s elf-regulation is also proposed. Up-to-date, informative, and engagin g, Self and Motivation challenges readers to consider new approaches i n studying and thinking about motivation and self. Annotation Seven Contributions From Clinical, Developmental, Personality, And Social Psychologists In The U.s. And The Netherlands Discuss Recent Research On Self-awareness And The Behaviors Motivated By It. A Sampling Of Topics Includes The Role Of Physiological Arousal In The Motivation To Maintain Self-esteem; How The Self Arises From, And In Turn Influences Social Interactions; And The Costs And Benefits Of Self-determination. Annotation C. Book News, Inc., Portland, Or (booknews.com). Annotation Leading Scholars Discuss The Importance Of Motivation, Emotion, And Physiological Arousal In Self-related Process; Explore The Role Of Awareness In Goal-driven Behavior; And Describe The Interactive Influence Of Social Context On The Self And The Self On Social Context. Nonconscious Motivations / Tanya L. Chartrand And John A. Bargh -- From Threat To Sweat / Jamie Arndt And Jamie L. Goldenberg -- Choice And Its Consequences / Sheena S. Iyengar And Mark R. Lepper -- Self-conscious Emotions / June Price Tangney -- When Selves Collide / Mark R. Leary -- Distinctiveness And The Definition Of Collective Self / Russell Spears. Jolanda Jetten, And Daan Scheepers -- Modeling The Structure Of Self-knowledge And The Dynamics Of Self-regulation / Jay G. Hull. Edited By Abraham Tesser, Diederik A. Stapel And Joanne V. Wood. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes. Tanya L. Chartrand and John A. Bargh Tanya L. Chartrand and John A. Bargh -- Jamie Arndt and Jamie L. Goldenberg Tanya L. Chartrand and John A. Bargh -- Jamie Arndt and Jamie L. Goldenberg -- Sheena S. Iyengar and Mark R. Lepper Tanya L. Chartrand and John A. Bargh -- Jamie Arndt and Jamie L. Goldenberg -- Sheena S. Iyengar and Mark R. Lepper -- June Price Tangney Tanya L. Chartrand and John A. Bargh -- Jamie Arndt and Jamie L. Goldenberg -- Sheena S. Iyengar and Mark R. Lepper -- June Price Tangney -- Mark R. Leary Tanya L. Chartrand and John A. Bargh -- Jamie Arndt and Jamie L. Goldenberg -- Sheena S. Iyengar and Mark R. Lepper -- June Price Tangney -- Mark R. Leary -- Russell Spears. Jolanda Jetten, and Daan Scheepers Tanya L. Chartrand and John A. Bargh-- Jamie Arndt and Jamie L. Goldenberg-- Sheena S. Iyengar and Mark R. Lepper-- June Price Tangney-- Mark R. Leary-- Russell Spears. Jolanda Jetten, and Daan Scheepers-- Jay G. Hull This book showcases current research that asks a variety of questions: Can goals be activated outside our awareness? How do interpersonal dynamics affect self? How do we maintain a distinctive identity in a group context? Is too much choice or self-determination "bad"? How does self-esteem and morality influence self? Chapter authors discuss the importance of motivation, emotion, and physiological arousal in self-related processes; explore the role of awareness in goal-driven behavior; and describe the interactive influence of social context on self and self on social context. A formal, integrated model of self-regulation is also proposed. This book challenges readers to consider new approaches in studying and thinking about motivation and self. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved) 0.doc......Page 2 2002-00158-001.pdf......Page 3 2002-00158-002.pdf......Page 32 2002-00158-003.pdf......Page 59 2002-00158-004.pdf......Page 85 2002-00158-005.pdf......Page 106 2002-00158-006.pdf......Page 133 2002-00158-007.pdf......Page 158 Univ. of Georgia, Athens. Discusses the importance of motivation, emotion, and physiological arousal in self-related processes, explores the role of awareness in goal-driven behavior, and includes an integrated model of self-regulation.