Motivation Myth Busters:
Science-Based Strategies to Boost Motivation In Yourself and Others
Motivation Myth Busters:
Science-Based Strategies to Boost Motivation In Yourself and Others
About Motivation Myth Busters
What the Book is About
What does science tell us about motivation? This book challenges common myths about motivation and offers readers strategies for successfully motivating themselves and others.
Many unscientific and inaccurate ideas about motivation persist because they seem so logical, simple, or appealing. For example, we may say that someone is “unmotivated” and assume that this is just part of their personality, whereas in reality everyone is motivated and it’s more likely that their inaction is related to their interests or to their environment.
This book reveals the scientific truth about motivation. Readers will learn to identify and debunk ten persistent myths about motivation—for example, that visualizing success leads to success, that competition increases motivation for everyone, and that rewards are the best way to enhance motivation—and replace those myths with accurate knowledge that will help them take positive steps toward their goals.
Each chapter uses cutting-edge psychological research and theory to offer scientifically supported strategies for boosting motivation in a variety of contexts including school, work, health, and parenting.
How to Get The Book
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About The Authors
Wendy Grolnick
Wendy Grolnick
Wendy Grolnick
Wendy S. Grolnick, PhD, is professor of psychology at Clark University, an expert on motivation, and one of the country's leading parenting researchers. She has conducted pioneering studies on the role parents and teachers play in children’s motivation and achievement. Dr. Grolnick’s work has been funded by the National Institute of Ment
Wendy S. Grolnick, PhD, is professor of psychology at Clark University, an expert on motivation, and one of the country's leading parenting researchers. She has conducted pioneering studies on the role parents and teachers play in children’s motivation and achievement. Dr. Grolnick’s work has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the William T. Grant Foundation, and the Spencer Foundation. Dr. Grolnick is a member of APA’s Committee on Children, Youth and Families and the Coalition for Psychology in Schools and Education
Benjamin Heddy
Wendy Grolnick
Wendy Grolnick
Benjamin C. Heddy, PhD, is associate professor of educational psychology in the Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education at the University of Oklahoma, where he is the director of the Motivation, Out-of-school, Value, and Engagement (MOVE) research lab. His research focuses on cognitive and motivational aspects of learning including engage
Benjamin C. Heddy, PhD, is associate professor of educational psychology in the Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education at the University of Oklahoma, where he is the director of the Motivation, Out-of-school, Value, and Engagement (MOVE) research lab. His research focuses on cognitive and motivational aspects of learning including engagement, academic emotions, interest development, and learning activities that occur in everyday experience. He also studies the mechanisms of conceptual, emotional, and attitudinal change. His research has been published in Educational Psychologist, the Journal of Engineering Education, Science Education, and Psychology Today.
Frank Worrell
Wendy Grolnick
Frank Worrell
Frank C. Worrell, PhD, is a distinguished professor in the Berkeley School of Education at the University of California, Berkeley, where he serves as faculty director of the School Psychology Program and the Academic Talent Development Program. He also holds an affiliate appointment in the Social and Personality Area in the Department of
Frank C. Worrell, PhD, is a distinguished professor in the Berkeley School of Education at the University of California, Berkeley, where he serves as faculty director of the School Psychology Program and the Academic Talent Development Program. He also holds an affiliate appointment in the Social and Personality Area in the Department of Psychology. His research interests include adolescence, ethnic and racial identity, talent development, and time perspective.
The Myth-Busting Science You'll Learn About
Myth 1: Some people are motivated and others aren't.
Truth 1: You are motivated, and so is everyone else
Myth 2: Rewards (e.g., money, awards) increase motivation.
Truth 2: There are more effective motivators than rewards.
Myth 3: Competition always increases motivation.
Truth 3: Competition can actually be demotivating.
Myth 4: Motivation is enough for success.
Truth 4: Motivation alone is not enough for success.
Myth 5: Visualizing success will lead to success.
Truth 5: Visualizing success won’t get you there.
Myth 6: We should wait for motivation to strike.
Truth 6: Don’t wait for motivation to strike.
Myth 7: People are aware of how good they are at things
Truth 7: We need help accurately assessing our abilities.
Myth 8: Structure interferes with motivation.
Truth 8: Structure can increase motivation.
Myth 9: Telling people they are smart and emphasizing their ability increases motivation.
Truth 9: Telling people they are smart can backfire.
Myth 10: Motivation is determined mostly by individual characteristics.
Truth 10: It's not just you: Structural inequities decrease motivation.
Our Podcasts and Interviews
Speaking of Psychology: How to motivate yourself and others, Wendy Grolnick, PhD, and Frank Worrell
Speaking of Psychology: How to motivate yourself and others, Wendy Grolnick, PhD, and Frank Worrell
Speaking of Psychology: How to motivate yourself and others, Wendy Grolnick, PhD, and Frank Worrell
Why can’t I get myself to run that 5K? Why isn’t my child getting better grades? We all have things that we struggle to accomplish—or that we struggle to get someone else to accomplish. Frank Worrell, PhD, and Wendy Grolnick, PhD, coauthors of Motivation Myth Busters: Science-based Strategies to Boost Motivation in Yourself and Others, discuss how our misconceptions about motivation get in the way of reaching our goals; why there’s no such thing as an “unmotivated” person; and the merits and drawbacks of strategies like rewards, competition, and praise.
https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/motivation
Motivation Myth Busters: Scientific Tips to Boost Motivation in Yourself and Others
Speaking of Psychology: How to motivate yourself and others, Wendy Grolnick, PhD, and Frank Worrell
Speaking of Psychology: How to motivate yourself and others, Wendy Grolnick, PhD, and Frank Worrell
Common Myths Surrounding Motivation
Speaking of Psychology: How to motivate yourself and others, Wendy Grolnick, PhD, and Frank Worrell
Facilitating Motivation in Neurodivergent Children
Motivation is a powerful force. Some people always seem motivated to get things done, but what exactly is motivation and what are some myths surrounding it?
Wendy Grolnick, a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Clark University, and co-author of the book, Motivation Myth Busters, answers those questions. https://www.wwlp.com/massappeal/common-myths-surrounding-motivation/
Facilitating Motivation in Neurodivergent Children
How To Get Motivated and Achieve Your Goals: Psychologists Share Expert Tips
Facilitating Motivation in Neurodivergent Children
284: Motivation Myth Busters, with Wendy S. Grolnick, Ph.D. - Beautifully Complex
Discover the truth about motivation! Join Dr. Wendy Grolnick & Penny Williams on Beautifully Complex as they bust common myths and share actionable strategies.
https://parentingadhdandautism.com/2024/10/284-motivation-myth-busters-with-wendy-s-grolnick-ph-d/
How To Get Motivated and Achieve Your Goals: Psychologists Share Expert Tips
How To Get Motivated and Achieve Your Goals: Psychologists Share Expert Tips
How To Get Motivated and Achieve Your Goals: Psychologists Share Expert Tips
