Understanding Motivation and Emotion Johnmarshall Reeve is an English-language textbook that offers deep insight into motivation and emotion. This reference work is aimed at students in higher education and covers current topics in social and group psychology.
The book addresses core questions such as what drives people and how motivation in oneself and others can be effectively encouraged. The eighth edition is fully updated with recent research findings, with topics such as grit, resilience, well-being, self-image, identity, and GLP-1 hormones for weight loss at the center. With fewer and shorter chapters than earlier editions, it provides an accessible and recognizable approach to motivation and emotion.
Additional materials for instructors include a teaching guide and a test bank with discussion questions, activities, and PowerPoint slides. This book aligns in content with topics such as social psychology and is a valuable resource for education and study in psychology and related fields.