Essays about: "motivational regulation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words motivational regulation.

  1. 1. A Generic Model of Motivation in Artificial Animals Based on Reinforcement Learning

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för data- och informationsteknik

    Author : Birger Kleve; Pietro Ferrari; [2022-05-06]
    Keywords : reinforcement; learning; reward; shaping; animat; homeostasis; ecosystem; motivation;

    Abstract : This thesis is a part of a broader research project at Chalmers University of Technology focused on ecosystems’ simulations using reinforcement learning artificial animals, called animats. The scope of this project is to provide animats with a reward signal which should ultimately drive animats’ learning towards adaptation of their environment. READ MORE

  3. 2. Self-Regulation of Eating Behavior When Facing a Motivational Dilemma: The Role of Self-Compassion and Coping Planning

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Natali Plazonic; Ilce Herrada Vazquez; [2020]
    Keywords : self-compassion; self-regulation of eating behavior; coping planning; Justification-based model of self-regulation failure; self-regulation dilemma; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Many premature deaths and health problems could be prevented by adhering to a healthy diet, however, many people lack the self-regulation needed for maintaining healthy behaviors. Goal-conflicting situations (i.e. READ MORE

  4. 3. Hope as a generative force : a form of hope to be nurtured by academic institutions to foster proactive engagement among university students

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Mathilde Vandaele; [2020]
    Keywords : Constructive hope; pro-environmental behaviour; proactive attitude; education; Sustainability Science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Understanding hope and its motivational generative force in the face of climate change is an imperative, especially in the contemporary context of climate anxiety, doom-and-gloom communication, and spread of hopelessness among the younger generations. Concomitantly, academic research has bloomed this last decade when it comes to demonstrating the potential of hope to draw on negative emotions to nurture engagement towards pro-environmental behaviours. READ MORE

  5. 4. Neural Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Emotion Regulation : Differences Between Adolescents and Adults

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Tobias Arvidsson; [2019]
    Keywords : Mindfulness meditation; emotion regulation; developmental differences;

    Abstract : The time of adolescence is marked by enhanced emotional experiences and difficulties with regulating one’s emotions. One way to improve the adolescent’s ability to regulate their emotions is to let them practice mindfulness meditation. READ MORE

  6. 5. Motivation Through the Lens of Sensemaking

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)

    Author : Adam Marr; Diana Patharai; [2019]
    Keywords : Motivation; Sensemaking; Self-Determination; Regulation; Meaning; Internalization; Need Satisfaction; Identity;

    Abstract : Early research on motivation draws connections to what are now understood as aspects of sensemaking, however research does not explicitly draw a connection to the theory of sensemaking itself. Therefore, the sensemaking perspective is applied to the motivational theory of self determination in order to gain a deeper understanding of how and why motivation develops through sensemaking. READ MORE