Motivation

Definition

Motivation involves factors that stimulate desire and energy in people to be continually interested and committed to a job, role, or subject, or to make an effort to attain a goal.

Related terms

Intrinsic Motivation:

This refers to doing something because it's personally rewarding - like driving for the sheer joy of the open road.

Extrinsic Motivation:

This refers to doing something because you want to earn a reward or avoid punishment - like driving carefully to avoid getting a speeding ticket.

Drive Theory:

This theory suggests that humans are motivated by basic drives, such as hunger or thirst - akin to needing gas (drive) for your car (body) so it can function properly.