What drives people toward their goals? Does motivation come from outside the individual or from within? This is a concise, engaging overview of leading theories and the wide body of research about this core concept in psychology. It draws from a broad spectrum of psychological models and disciplines, and focuses on how various theories of motivation define and examine different motivational attributes, such as rewards and goals. An abundance of real life case examples from the authorís research and life experiences vividly illuminate how various models explain behavior and connect the study of motivation to our daily lives. An entertaining alternative to lengthy and expensive texts on the subject, Motivation 101 is unique in helping readers understand how each theory of motivationóbehavioral, neurobiological, attribution, and other models --views and defines a particular concept within each theory. For example, each modality views the concept of ìrewardî from a different perspective. The book is also distinguished by its multidisciplinary focus, whereby research is drawn not only from different domains of psychology but also from such disciplines as education and business. Additionally, the text considers cultural differences in the study of motivation and collaborative environments, and addresses changing research methodologies. It will be an engaging introduction to the study of motivation for undergraduate courses in psychology and education. Key Features: Provides a concise, engaging overview of motivation that encompasses leading theories and a broad body of research Compares and contrasts different motivation theories including needs-based and cognitive models Draws from research across a wide range of domains within psychology, education, and business Connects the study of motivation to our daily lives through illustrative vignettes and metaphors

"GET OFF YOUR ASS AND COLD CALL!!!" serves as a reminder, not only to salespeople but to all professionals, that to accomplish everything your heart desires one must pay a price. This "price", simply stated, is hard work. Dynast Amir explains through personal example how taking the first initial step and "cold calling" – an axiom for door to door business solicitation – has afforded him a lifestyle comparable to the world’s top 10% of income earners. "GET OFF YOUR ASS AND COLD CALL!!!" is a self-help/motivational book that instills in its reader the belief that to realize success, even in the midst of struggle, you must utilize your willpower to create the desired outcome.

Motivation 101: Ten Ways to Increase Your Daily Motivation (Part of the Paul G. Brodie Seminar Book Series) shows how you can change your mindset and improve your personal motivation. Learning how to remain motivated in your life is essential. Without motivation, you will surely find yourself lacking quality results in life. * Do you have everything you wish to achieve in your life? * Do you have any important goals to accomplish in your life? * Are you really accomplishing your goals and dreams? * Have you ever stopped to actually evaluate the quality of your life? Most people struggle to produce the exact results they want in their life, typically due to a lack of motivation or inspiration to take the necessary actions. If you want to become successful in your life, the secrets are revealed in Motivation 101. These untold secrets will encourage and prepare you to take action. It is these actions that will translate to increasing the results you want. Motivation 101 will help open your eyes, mind, and body and will help teach you how to stay motivated and to take action to accomplish your goals. This is why Motivation 101 is a must-have in every library or home. Here are a few things that you will get out of Motivation 101 * How to start your day on the right note * How to utilize the Power of Music throughout the day * How to realize who your greatest opponent really is * How to create your own environment * How to Just Do It when it comes to accomplishing your goals * How to become a Master of Your Own Universe The perfect way to get motivation is from deep within you. Doing something that will motivate you will surely get the results. This book is intended to help eliminate procrastination and teach you how to be passionate about everything you set out to do, encourage you to do what you really love and help create value for not only for yourself but for others. This is the fundamental success principle that you must aspire to accomplish and Motivation 101 will help your journey. Motivation 101 can help you move toward enjoying your peak level of living. Life is more than mere existence. We only truly exist when we live our lives with purpose. Motivation 101 shows you how you can easily start your own journey towards a healthier mindset - a mindset that you can be proud of and achieve mental freedom. But more than this, Motivation 101 explores what it means to live a truly happy and fulfilled life - to really live the life of your dreams and pursue what you love. It encourages you to examine your own motivations and desires in order to determine your path in life. To get access to the bonus materials and resources (all for FREE), be sure to visit: www.BrodieEDU.com

Teachers looking to effectively achieve classroom goals by connecting with students through differentiated instruction and cooperative learning will find targeted activities for inspiring students in this unique handbook. Using innovative research that delineates 200 "spark" categories that key into students' interests and passions, this guide offers easy exercises to help students get to know each other, follow the rules, and work more effectively in groups. Most of the activities and handouts can be completed in less than 15 minutes, and each combines a traditional method of teaching with the emerging, research-based "spark" method to help teachers tap into students' multiple intelligences and achieve better results on both the developmental and academic levels.

The purpose of this volume is to present a selection of chapters that reflect current issues relating to children’s socialization processes that help them become successful members of their society. From birth children are unique in their rates of growth and development, including the development of their social awareness and their ability to interact socially. They interpret social events based on their developing life style and environmental experiences. The children’s socialization is influenced by several important social forces including the family and its organization, their peer group, and the significant others in their lives. In “Theories of Socialization and Social Development,” Olivia Saracho and Bernard Spodek describe the children’s socialization forces and the different developmental theories that have influenced our understanding of the socialization process. These include maturationist theory (developed by Arnold Gesell), constructivist theories (developed by such theorists as Jean Piaget, Lev S. Vygotsky, and Jerome Bruner), psychodynamic theories (developed by such theorists as Sigmund Freud, Erik Erikson, Harry Stack Sullivan, and Alfred Adler), and ecological theory (developed by Urie Bronfenbrenner). Each theory provides interpretations of the meaning of the children’s social development and describes the different characteristics for each age group in the developmental sequences.

A must have for every combination fire department leader! Leading a combination fire department is one of the greatest challenges a fire chief can face. To successfully lead this type of organization, fire chiefs must recognize the unique difficulties inherent in combination systems, and overcome them by applying lessons learned from other chiefs who have faced similar challenges. Authored by a team of seasoned fire service leaders, and modeled after the Chief Fire Officer's Desk Reference, A Leadership Guide for Combination Fire Departments is a compilation of the best practices and lessons learned through experience. It is designed to provide chief- and officer-level personnel with the tools necessary to lead today's combination service department.

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