Motivation Myth Busters
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Wendy S. Grolnick, PhD, is a professor of psychology at Clark University and has conducted pioneering studies on the role parents and teachers play in children’s motivation and achievement. She has published more than 90 articles in scholarly journals and her work has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the William T. Grant Foundation, and more.
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By Wendy S. Grolnick, Benjamin C. Heddy, and Frank C. Worrell
Publication date: July 2024
ISBN: 978-1-4338-4167-5
$21.99
Science-Based Strategies to Boost Motivation in Yourself and Others
This book challenges common myths about motivation and offers readers strategies for successfully motivating themselves and others.
Drs. Grolnick, Heddy, and Worrell teach readers how to identify and debunk ten persistent myths about motivation and replace those myths with accurate knowledge that will help them take positive steps toward their goals.
Each chapter uses cutting-edge psychological research and theory to offer scientifically supported strategies for boosting motivation in various contexts including school, work, health, and parenting.
Frank C. Worrell, PhD, is a distinguished professor in the Berkeley School of Education at the University of California, Berkeley. His research interests include adolescence, ethnic and racial identity, talent development, and time perspective.
Join the Motivation Myth Busters author team as they debunk common myths about motivation and share science-backed strategies for college educators on how to motivate students successfully.
“Written by true experts in psychology, Motivation Myth Busters helps dispel mistaken folk wisdom and outdated science about how we motivate others and even ourselves. Great reading for leaders, teachers, coaches, parents, and anybody who wants to move others to act.”
—Richard M. Ryan, PhD, Professor, Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, Australia
“With an easy writing style and relatable vignettes, Grolnick, Heddy, and Worrell demystify what motivates us and separate fact from fiction. They provide helpful advice for students, parents, and teachers.”
—Gale M. Sinatra, PhD, Distinguished Professor, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
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Benjamin C. Heddy, PhD, is an associate professor of educational psychology at the University of Oklahoma. His research focuses on cognitive and motivational aspects of learning including engagement, academic emotions, interest development, and learning activities that occur in everyday experience.
