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Browsing Psychology Theses and Dissertations by Subject "Motivation"
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(University of Oregon, 2019-01-11)The study of decision making during adolescence has received considerable attention throughout the history of developmental psychology, justifiably, given the marked increases in morbidity and mortality that belie otherwise ...
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(University of Oregon, 2020-09-24)A wealth of research has documented the positive associations between autonomy and health and well-being. Acting in autonomous, self-determined ways promotes intrinsic motivation and has been linked to more successful goal ...
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(University of Oregon, 2018-09-06)Humans are highly motivated to avoid boredom. What is the functional role of boredom, and why is it so aversive? An empirical study tested the hypothesis that a need for agency, or control over one’s actions and their ...
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(University of Oregon, 2012)Culturally shared beliefs about societies and humanity play a prominent part in world events, from beliefs about the histories and destinies of nations to beliefs about the appropriate relationship between humanity and the ...
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(University of Oregon, 2017-09-06)Stress often precedes the onset of physical and mental health disorders, leading to costly and extended disability and even increased risk for death. I investigate psychosocial and endocrine precursors to stress responses, ...
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(University of Oregon, 2018-09-06)The present set of experiments investigated three potential means of regulating mind-wandering and sustained attention: goals, feedback, and incentives. The experiments drew up goal-setting theory from industrial/organizational ...
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