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Handbook of motivation and cognition volume 2 foundations of social behavior 1st edition by e tory higgins editor richard m sorrentino editor isbn 13 978 0898624328. This comprehensive handbook attempts an integration of contrasting approaches to behavior discusses the dual contributions of cognition and motivation to affective states the development and evaluation of the self and the setting and attainment of goals. Find many great new used options and get the best deals for handbook of motivation and cognition vol 2 foundations of social behavior 1990 hardcover handbook instructors at the best online prices at ebay free shipping for many products. Presenting many of the most influential and exiting research programs and theories on the interface of motivation and cognition this handbook considers a broad range of approaches including clinical developmental political and cognitive perspectives alongside chapters on social and personality psychology the volume addresses key issues such as the nature of self regulation and self . The third volume of the handbook of motivation and cognition like its acclaimed predecessors presents timely original work on the interface of motivation and cognition rather than looking at the self affect and goals as primarily intrapersonal variables however volume 3 shifts its concern to the role of motivation and cognition in interpersonal and intergroup behavior