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1 online resource (xiv, 373 pages) |
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An introduction to reversal theory / Michael J. Apter -- Reversal theory as a set of propositions / Michael J. Apter -- Reversal theory measures / Michael J. Apter and Mitzi Desselles -- Basic research on reversal theory / Michael J. Apter and Ken Heskin -- The psychophysiology of metamotivation / Gareth Lewis and Sven Svebak -- Stress / Rod A. Martin and Sven Svebak -- Smoking and smoking cessation / Kathleen A. O'Connell and Mary R. Cook -- Addictions / R. Iain F. Brown -- Rebelliousness / Mark R. McDermott -- Sport and exercise / John H. Kerr -- Risk-taking / Mary M. Gerkovich --Cognitive synergy / Andrew S. Coulson -- Management and organizations / Michael J. Apter and Stephen Carter -- Psychopathology, therapy, and counseling / Kathryn D. Lafreniere, David M. Ledgerwood, and Stephen J. Murgatroyd -- Reversal theory in a humanistic perspective / David Fontana -- The challenge of reversal theory / Michael J. Apter |
| Summary |
Discusses and explains reversal theory. A definitive statement of the theory along with research support in a wide variety of areas across the social sciences and biology is presented. Its main features, its patterns of opposition in motivational styles, and its phenomenological foundations are also noted. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved) |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 319-350) and indexes |
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English |
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Print version record |
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Reversal theory (Psychology)
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Psychology.
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Psychology
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psychology.
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Psychology
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Reversal theory (Psychology)
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Anreiz
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Motivationspsychologie
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Risikoverhalten
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Motivatie.
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Persoonlijkheidskenmerken.
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Emoties.
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Fenomenologie.
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Paradoxe reacties.
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Apter, Michael J.
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American Psychological Association.
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