Motivation and Cognitive Control
Todd S. Braver
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Paperback. Editor(s): Braver, Todd S. Series: Frontiers of Cognitive Psychology. Num Pages: 390 pages, 5 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JMR; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Individuals do not always perform to their full capability on cognitive tasks. When this occurs, the usual explanation is that the individual was not properly motivated. But this begs the important question: How and why does motivation interact with and influence cognitive processing and the control processes that regulate it? What are the underlying mechanisms that govern such interactions? Motivation has been an important component of psychology and neuroscience throughout the history of the field, but has recently been rejuvenated by rapidly accelerating research interest in the nature of motivation-cognition interactions, particularly as they impact control processes and goal-directed behavior. ... Read more
Individuals do not always perform to their full capability on cognitive tasks. When this occurs, the usual explanation is that the individual was not properly motivated. But this begs the important question: How and why does motivation interact with and influence cognitive processing and the control processes that regulate it? What are the underlying mechanisms that govern such interactions? Motivation has been an important component of psychology and neuroscience throughout the history of the field, but has recently been rejuvenated by rapidly accelerating research interest in the nature of motivation-cognition interactions, particularly as they impact control processes and goal-directed behavior. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
390
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
Frontiers of Cognitive Psychology
Condition
New
Weight
585g
Number of Pages
388
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848726468
SKU
V9781848726468
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About Todd S. Braver
Todd S. Braver, PhD, is a professor of psychology, neuroscience, and radiology at Washington University, St. Louis, where he has been since 1998. His educational training includes a BS in cognitive science from the University of California, San Diego, in 1992, and a PhD in cognitive neuroscience from Carnegie Mellon University in 1997. Dr. Braver codirects (with colleague Dr. Deanna ... Read more
Reviews for Motivation and Cognitive Control
In Motivation and Cognitive Control edited by Todd Braver, excellent psychologists tackle the diverse ways in which motivation influences cognition, while in turn cognition regulates motivation. Altogether, this is a comprehensive handbook for anyone interested in motivation-cognition interactions. Kent Berridge, James Olds Collegiate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Michigan ... Read more