Fundamentals Of Learning And Motivation
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
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What drives human beings to learn, persist, and strive — and what happens when they don't? Fundamentals of Learning and Motivation by Frank A. Logan presents a rigorous yet accessible examination of the core psychological principles governing how organisms acquire new behaviours and what compels them to act. Part of the distinguished Fundamentals of Psychology Series, this text details the foundational theories of conditioning, reinforcement, and drive, drawing on decades of experimental research to construct a coherent picture of the learning process from its most elemental building blocks. Logan writes with the precision of a seasoned researcher and the clarity of a gifted educator, making complex behavioural science approachable without sacrificing intellectual depth. The text argues persuasively that learning and motivation are inseparable forces — two sides of the same psychological coin — and systematically illustrates how each concept informs and amplifies the other. A cornerstone of mid-twentieth-century psychology curricula, this work remains a vital reference for students and scholars seeking to understand the mechanisms that underpin all purposeful behaviour. For anyone who has ever wondered why we do what we do, Logan's answer is both illuminating and unsettling in its precision.
Author: Frank A. Logan
Format: Paperback
Genre: Psychology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
What drives human beings to learn, persist, and strive — and what happens when they don't? Fundamentals of Learning and Motivation by Frank A. Logan presents a rigorous yet accessible examination of the core psychological principles governing how organisms acquire new behaviours and what compels them to act. Part of the distinguished Fundamentals of Psychology Series, this text details the foundational theories of conditioning, reinforcement, and drive, drawing on decades of experimental research to construct a coherent picture of the learning process from its most elemental building blocks. Logan writes with the precision of a seasoned researcher and the clarity of a gifted educator, making complex behavioural science approachable without sacrificing intellectual depth. The text argues persuasively that learning and motivation are inseparable forces — two sides of the same psychological coin — and systematically illustrates how each concept informs and amplifies the other. A cornerstone of mid-twentieth-century psychology curricula, this work remains a vital reference for students and scholars seeking to understand the mechanisms that underpin all purposeful behaviour. For anyone who has ever wondered why we do what we do, Logan's answer is both illuminating and unsettling in its precision.