Motivation is affected by one’s perception (accurate or inaccurate) of the relative outcome (rewards) one receives and inputs (efforts) one exerts in comparison to others.

Everyone needs the motivation to complete short- and long-term goals, responsibilities, and tasks. You require motivation to exercise, finish a big project, clean your home, and even get out of …

Motivation provides an accessible introduction to motivation and emotion, combining classic studies with current research and uses numerous real-world examples to engage the student

16 Marilla D. Svinicki Abstract Because instructors are very concerned about how to motivate their students, this paper describes some of the most prominent and practically relevant …

Achievement motivation can be measured by The Achievement Motivation Inventory, which is based on this theory and assesses three factors (in 17 separated scales) relevant to …

When the instinct theory of motivation failed to explain most human motivation, it was replaced by the drive-reduction theory. A physiological need creates an aroused tension state (a drive) that …

The questions in this workbook can help you find the motivation to take action to attain the life you desire. Spend some time in self-reflection to answer the questions below truthfully and revisit …