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Achievement Motivation

Motivation
This website discusses various theories of motivation, including achievement motivation. By Shikha Sharma.

Self-Determination Theory
This website deals with a prominent approach to human motivation and personality. By Edward L. Deci.

Motivation
This entry in the MIT Encyclopedia of Cognitive Sciences is written by a leading expert. By Peter Shizgal.

Suggested Readings
A list of suggested readings on this topic is also available. By G. Scott Acton.

Attachment Theory

Ethological Attachment Theory: A Great Idea in Personality?"
This paper presents a critical review and evaluation of the (primarily infant) attachment literature. Despite methodological shortcomings in early attachment research, ethological attachment theory is said to eclipse its nearest rivals. By Patricia Pendry.

Intimate Relationships: Personality Development through Interaction during Early Life"
This paper presents a stage theory of human development from infancy through early adulthood. By Maren Cardillo.

Attachment"
Here is an outline on infant attachment. By Martha E. Arterberry.

Multicultural Aspects of Attachment"
This paper discusses attachment in the context of diverse cultures. By Lennox K. Thomas.

Attachment Research Center
This website links to a number of papers on attachment theory. By Juan Carlos Garelli.

EXPERSIM Project
Here you can read about imprinting, and design controlled experiments on the phenomenon. By Gary H. McClelland.

Stonybrook Attachment Theory and Research Website
This website contains much useful material. By Judith Crowell and Everett Bell Waters.

Suggested Readings
A list of suggested readings on this topic is also available. By G. Scott Acton.