This work explores the relationship between the brain and our motivation to do things, asking questions such as, why don't we eat ourselves to death? and how do we know when we are thirsty?. It also considers the different psychosocial and psychological theories of motivation offered by psychologists, as well as theories that combine the two. Finally it looks at the nature of emotions and explanations of emotional behaviour.
This work explores the relationship between the brain and our motivation to do things, asking questions such as, why don't we eat ourselves to death? ...
Motivation and Emotion provides an explanation of emotional experience and aspects of human behaviour using psychological, physiological and alternative approaches. The brain mechanisms that govern motivations are discussed and questions such as 'Why don't we eat ourselves to death?' and 'How do we know we are thirsty?' are answered. Phil Gorman is an A-Level teacher at Stafford College, UK, and a chief examiner for the Edexcel A Level Examination Board. The Routledge Modular Psychology series is a completely new approach to introductory level psychology, tailor-made for...
Motivation and Emotion provides an explanation of emotional experience and aspects of human behaviour using psychological, physiological a...
