Motivation: A Systematic ReinterpretationRecoge: 1. The problem and the present approach -- 2. Motivtional phenomena -- 3. Goal direction -- 4. Development of motivational activities -- 5. An analysis of reinforcers -- 6. Factors determining habit strength -- 7. The role of sensory cues -- 8. Arousal and behavior -- 9. The role of blood chemistry -- 10. An overview, a general problem, and human motivation. |
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... studies . It also enables us to see why , in a disproportionately large number of strange situations , animals display avoidance rather than aggressive or friendly responses . Avoidance responses are likely to be more easily reinforced ...
... studies . It also enables us to see why , in a disproportionately large number of strange situations , animals display avoidance rather than aggressive or friendly responses . Avoidance responses are likely to be more easily reinforced ...
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... studies have tended to show that certain events which are neither consummatory responses nor drive reducers can also serve as primary reinforcers . One must , therefore , consider these studies before attempting any general formulation ...
... studies have tended to show that certain events which are neither consummatory responses nor drive reducers can also serve as primary reinforcers . One must , therefore , consider these studies before attempting any general formulation ...
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... studies in this area . Such habit strength - blood chemistry interaction is suggested by some of the studies dis- cussed in the last two chapters , as well as by Sidman's ( 1956 ) investigations of the effects of drugs on avoidance ...
... studies in this area . Such habit strength - blood chemistry interaction is suggested by some of the studies dis- cussed in the last two chapters , as well as by Sidman's ( 1956 ) investigations of the effects of drugs on avoidance ...
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CHAPTER PAGE 1 The Problem and the Present Approach | 3 |
Motivational Phenomena | 25 |
Goal Direction | 51 |
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