The EMG gradient as a reflection of metamotivational state

Apter, Michael J.; Svebak, Sven

doi:10.1111/j.1467-9450.1986.tb01198.x

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“…The telic state may be induced by a situation in which there are consequences (i.e., the situation offers no protective frame) (Apter, 1982). Thus the promise of monetary reward for successful performance to induce the telic state has been used by Apter and Svebak (1986). Threat of electric shock for poor performance (e.g., Svebak, Storfjell, & Dalen, 1982;Svebak, 1986) has also been used to induce the telic state.…”

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Manipulating Motivational States: A Review

Desselles¹,

Apter²

2013

JMEP

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Reversal theory is distinguished from other theories of motivation and personality, especially trait theories, by its emphasis on the dynamic reversal process. If the dynamic aspect of the theory is to be given its full prominence, techniques need to be further developed to reliably and conveniently induce reversals. The present paper reviews the techniques that have been used in empirical and applied settings to manipulate motivational state. These include situation change, special display, re-framing, simulation, self-conditioning, and imaging. Methodological and other issues arising from the use of each technique are discussed. Bringing motivational states under the control of the experimenter, the consultant, and the individual will advance reversal theory from post-hoc description to prediction of future behavior and may well serve as the foundation of future research and practice.

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Manipulating Motivational States: A Review

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Apter²

2013

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“…It is commonly found that muscle tonus can be elevated as well as reduced by psychological events (see e.g. Apter and Svebak, 1986; Jacobson, 1932;1938;Malmo, 1965; Svebak, 1988;Waersted, Bjebrklund and Westgaard, 1991). It is possible that long lasting elevation in muscle tonus, caused by psychological events, might lead to musculoskeletal pain (Sejersted and Vollestad, 1993).…”

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Effects of different psychological interventions on neck, shoulder and low back pain in female hospital staff

Bru

Mykletun

Berge

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Psychology & Health

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One hundred and eleven females volunteered to take part in this intervention study of musculoskeletal pain. They all completed a survey of pain among five hundred and eighty-six female hospital staff and presented mild to severe pain in the neck, shoulder and/or low back. They were randomly assigned to one of the following groups; Focus on job-stress and psychosocial coping (Cognitive), relaxation training (Relaxation), the combination of the two (Combined) or to a control group (Control). Musculoskeletal pain (intensity and duration) was assessed by self-report prior to interventions, immediately after interventions, and at a four months follow-up. Results from multivariate analyses of variance as well as covariance (pre-intervention levels of pain as covariate) showed that magnitude of pain reduction was dependent upon the interaction between area of the back and type of intervention. These trends were more significant for intensity than for duration scores. They were due to reductions of pain in (1) neck and shoulders for the Cognitive and Combined groups and (2) in the low back and shoulders for the Relaxation group. The four month follow-up assessment revealed a significant risk of relapse only for duration of low back pain among subjects in the Combined group. Results from the Cognitive approach to intervention may reflect a causal role for ability to cope with psychosocial job stress in the development of neck and shoulder pain in female hospital staff.

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Psychogenic muscle tension: the significance of motivation and negative affect in perceptual-cognitive task performance

Rimehaug

Svebak

1987

International Journal of Psychophysiology

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The EMG gradient as a reflection of metamotivational state

Cited by 19 publications

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Manipulating Motivational States: A Review

Manipulating Motivational States: A Review

Effects of different psychological interventions on neck, shoulder and low back pain in female hospital staff

Psychogenic muscle tension: the significance of motivation and negative affect in perceptual-cognitive task performance

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