Authors:Nebraska Symposium, Theo B. Sonderegger,
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Keywords: psychology, aging, volume, motivation, symposium, nebraska
Number of Pages: 276
Published: 1992-12-01
List price: $30.00
ISBN-10: 0803292104
ISBN-13: 9780803292109
The prestigious group of scholars assembled for this thirty-ninth volume of the Nebraska Symposium on Motivation address important issues in "Psychology and Aging." In the first chapter, James E. Birren and Laurel M. Fisher consider slowness of behavior as a general condition often associated with advancing age and explore its implications of a wide range of hierarchical functions. In succeeding chapters Martha Storandt assesses memory-skills training for older adults, and Irene Mackintosh Hulicka offers, in a previously unpublished G. Stanley Hall lecture, cogent reasons for teaching about ag
Authors:Nebraska Symposium, Daniel W. Leger, Alan C. Kamil, J
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Keywords: motivation, psychology, evolutionary, volume, nebraska, symposium
Number of Pages: 221
Published: 2001-09-01
List price: $50.00
ISBN-10: 0803229267
ISBN-13: 9780803229266
Recent media coverage of the controversial theory of sexual violence as a product of biological evolution has once again brought the question of the origins of human motivation into the public eye. In this volume, leading scholars in behavioral studies examine the value of evolutionary perspectives in understanding psychological motivations. Beginning with the fundamental fact that humans are part of the biological world, evolutionary psychologists contend that human motivations and mental processes should be understood as by-products of natural selection. By viewing human psychology—both no
Author: Carole Marsh
Publisher:
Keywords: nebraska, amp, carole, marsh, books, women, lawmen, outlaws, bandits, bushwhackers
Published: 1999-01-01
List price: $29.95
ISBN-10: 079330721X
ISBN-13: 9780793307210
Just as kids can learn from people who make something special of their lives, they can learn what road not to take by reading the facts behind the serious & silly stories of the Billy the Kids of the world! This book is a great supplement for teaching Nebraska history. Bandits details the exploits of criminals and other colorful Nebraska characters, and explains how law enforcement was able (or unable) to track them down. Lots of specific information about Nebraska bandits + info on criminal law, criminal justice and prison trivia. A great check-out book for your library. Free
Authors:Nebraska Symposium, Janis E. Jacobs,
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Keywords: motivation, perspectives, developmental, volume, nebraska, symposium
Number of Pages: 299
Published: 1993-10-01
List price: $30.00
ISBN-10: 0803275765
ISBN-13: 9780803275768
Some of the best current work on the development of motivation is presented in this fortieth volume of the Nebraska Symposium on Motivation. The diverse approaches for conceptualizing and studying motivational development psychology that extends the traditional area of achievement motivation. Some major themes emerge: the conceptualization of the self, the internal and external factors that affect development of motivations, and the choices that result from one’s motivations. Richard Ryan’s opening chapter places the entire work in context by describing historical and theoretical
Author: Nebraska Secretary of State
Publisher: BiblioLife
Keywords: state, nebraska, secretary, report, biennial
Number of Pages: 148
Published: 2008-12-09
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 0559810555
ISBN-13: 9780559810558
Author: A. P. Porter
Publisher: Lerner Pub Group (L)
Keywords: usa, nebraska
Number of Pages: 84
Published: 2002-09
List price: $25.26
ISBN-10: 0822540932
ISBN-13: 9780822540939
Introduces the geography, history, people, industries, and other highlights of Nebraska.
Author: Ron Hansen
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press
Keywords: stories, nebraska
Number of Pages: 228
Published: 1994-01-11
List price: $12.00
ISBN-10: 0871133490
ISBN-13: 9780871133496
The resonant diction and razor-keen storytelling of Hansen’s earlier books echo through Nebraska. These 11 gemlike tales range from the blue heart of the blizzard of 1888 to the sweltering jungles of war, providing "dreams, myths and possibilities as vast as the Great Plains."--Washington Post Book World.
