Perspectives on Behavioral Self-Regulation: Advances in Social Cognition, Volume XII

by Wyer, Jr., Robert S.; Altermatt, Ellen R.; Carver, Charles S.; Csikszentmihalyi, Mihalyi

• ISBN13: 9780805825893
• ISBN10: 0805825894
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-08-01
• Publisher: Lawrence Erlbau

Summary

The feedback model of self-regulation developed by the authors of the lead article in this volume has been one of the most successful theoretical formulations of regulatory processes to date. The range of phenomena to which this framework potentially applies is evident from its ability to incorporate implications of other conceptualizations as diverse as catastrophe theory and dynamic systems theory. The diversity of issues and approaches dealt with by Carver and Scheier is matched by the companion articles, which are written from perspectives ranging across developmental psychology, cognitive science, clinical psychology, and organizational decision making, as well as mainstream social cognition.

Table of Contents

Preface

Themes and Issues in the Self-Regulation of Behavior

Emerging Goals and the Self-Regulation of Behavior

Affect Goals and the Self-Regulation of Behavior

The Speed of Goal Pursuit

Content Versus Structure in Motivation and Self-Regulation

Considering the Role of Development in Self-Regulation

Approaching and Avoiding Self-Determination: Comparing Cybernetic and Organismic Paradigms of Motivation

Issues in Self-Control Theory and Research. Confidence Doubt Expectancy Bias and Opposing Forces

Responding to Attempts at Control: Autonomy Instrumentality and Action Identification

The Dynamics of Self-Regulation

A Few More Themes a Lot More Issues: Commentary on the Commentaries

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