Motivation: The Force That Guides Our Behaviors
Keywords:
Motivation, Psychology, BehaviorAbstract
Motivation is the driving force or a stimulus that drives people to actions. The study on psychological motivation can be applied to daily lives in many ways; for example, self-motivation to achieve the determined goals, inspiring staff working in organizations to work better, as well as, changing improper behaviors. This article thus aims to introduce definitions of motivation, types of motivation and some theories of motivation. The article focuses on providing knowledge about motivation in psychological aspects, including being a useful source of information for anyone interested to apply it to his/ her daily life and as a reference for higher levels of study.
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