Motivation

Motivation is the driving force(s) responsible for the initiation, persistence, direction, and strength of goal-directed behavior.

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Motivation

Arousal Theory of Motivation In Psychology: Definition & Examples

The arousal theory of motivation suggests that people are driven to perform actions that maintain an optimal level of physiological arousal. Too low or high...

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Motivation

Carl Rogers Humanistic Theory and Contribution to Psychology

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

outline of two heads, one is labelled intrinsic motivation with internal influences inside the head. the other is labelled extrinsic motivation with external influences outside of the head
Motivation

Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Motivation: What's the Difference?

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Drive-Reduction Theory of Motivation In Psychology

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

herzberg two-factor theory matrix, A matrix showing different categories of job satisfaction
Motivation

Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory Of Motivation-Hygiene

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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