Essays about: "nature of motivation in psychology"

Found 3 essays containing the words nature of motivation in psychology.

  1. 1. The Art of Quitting : A Dissection in six Acts

    University essay from Stockholms konstnärliga högskola/Institutionen för cirkus

    Author : Petra Lange; [2022]
    Keywords : Circus; transition; phenomenology; psychology; vulnerability; storytelling; deconstruction; space; authenticity; healing;

    Abstract : This study offers insight into the process and frst-hand experience of quitting circus. The focus lies in the defning of acts of stopping as a consciouschoice. Stopping is generally seen as negative and unproductive as it caneasily be associated with giving up or failing, and therefore seems to be anunlikely and unworthy subject to be researched. READ MORE

  2. 2. ... for they know not what they do : an exploratory review of the barriers to pro-environmental behaviour and policy approaches to address them

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Gesa Langer; [2015]
    Keywords : pro-environmental behaviour; behaviour change; cognition; climate change; environmental policy; sustainability science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Given the extent and urgency of many sustainability challenges it is crucial that individuals change their behaviour to steer society towards a more sustainable future. Yet, a variety of barriers exist that hinder sufficient individual pro-environmental behaviour. READ MORE

  3. 3. Human Inspection Work: A case study of why faults are missed?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Magnus Lindblad; [2006]
    Keywords : inspection; motivation; stimulation; quality; vigilance; stress; arousal; perception; human error; Industrial psychology; Arbetspsykologi; industripsykologi; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Visual inspection in order to assure quality control is a challenging field that is attracting increasing interest after a long period of silence due to the trust and hope in computers and automation. Human visual inspection is however a challenging area as it requires the designer of the system to take in to account demands and limitations of technical, economic and psychological nature. READ MORE