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Exploring the psychology of interest [electronic resource] / Paul J. Silvia.

By: Silvia, Paul J, 1976-.
Contributor(s): ebrary, Inc.
Series: Psychology of human motivation. Publisher: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2006Description: viii, 263 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.Subject(s): Interest (Psychology)Genre/Form: Electronic books.DDC classification: 153.1/533 Online resources: An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
Contents:
Interest as an emotion -- What is interesting? -- Interest and learning -- Interest, personality, and individual differences -- Interests and motivational development -- How do interests develop? : bridging emotion and personality -- Interests and vocations -- Comparing models of interest -- Conclusion : looking back, looking ahead.
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153.1/533 (Browse shelf) Available

Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-247) and indexes.

Interest as an emotion -- What is interesting? -- Interest and learning -- Interest, personality, and individual differences -- Interests and motivational development -- How do interests develop? : bridging emotion and personality -- Interests and vocations -- Comparing models of interest -- Conclusion : looking back, looking ahead.

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Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2009. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.