Most people have at some time been cajoled into doing something, and most have done things for a reward. What is involved in these situations is extrinsic motivation. Conventional psychological theory ...

Whether you're choosing what show to watch or which job offer to accept, every choice we make involves either intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. And yes, this is true even if your big decision of the ...

If you are driven by the thought of receiving a reward, whether it be praise, money, or public acclaim, you are responding to extrinsic motivation. It occurs when external factors inspire you to take ...

For many, finding the motivation to start and sustain an exercise regimen is like the search for the holy grail. Despite countless attempts to find their way to regular physical activity, Americans ...

Motivation is the elixir of life. Everyone needs motivation to live, work and move on. The source of motivation may vary from individual to individual. For a school kid it is the grade; for a ...

Rapidly changing technologies, an uncertain business environment, and increased competition in the market, are forcing organizations to explore the factors that impact their employees’ creativity—a ...

Behaviourist BF Skinner's reinforcement theory shows that behaviour can be shaped by rewards or consequences. Positive reinforcement, such as public recognition or financial incentives, can drive ...

In Assassin's Creed Valhalla, the protagonist Eivor and their adopted sibling Sigurd demonstrate the two sides of character motivation: intrinsic and extrinsic. The two leaders of the Raven Clan in ...