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Handbook of competence and motivation : theory and application

Andrew J. Elliot (Editor), Carol S. Dweck (Editor), David S. Yeager (Editor)
"Now completely revised (over 90% new), this handbook established the concept of competence as an organizing framework for the field of achievement motivation. With an increased focus on connecting theory to application, the second edition incorporates diverse perspectives on why and how individuals are motivated to work toward competence in school, work, sports, and other settings. Leading authorities present cutting-edge findings on the psychological, sociocultural, and biological processes that shape competence motivation across development, analyzing the role of intelligence, self-regulated."

Print Book, English, 2017
Second edition
The Guilford Press, New York, 2017