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Understanding Motivation

Article Summary   by:oxlay    
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Motivation is the driving factor from within or from outside of ourselves that allow us to achieve the goals or our ideals. The definition of motivation is commonly used to describe human beings, but actually it could be to explain the driving factors of the attitude or behavior of animals. Based on various theories, motivation is rooted in basic human need to minimize pain and maximize pleasure, or it could also include such specific requirements need to eat or need to rest. Conceptually, motivation should not be equated with the will or a sense of optimism. Motivation is closely linked to emotional problems, but have different meanings.
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