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 ...

When I was maybe 8 or 9 years old, I was playing in the basement of our house, and I found a duffle bag stuffed under a pile of other random stuff. The bag was full of plaques, trophies, and different ...

Employee motivation develops in one of two ways. Intrinsic motivation comes from within, driving you to succeed based on inner goals and ambition. Extrinsic motivation comes from external sources, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We sometimes look at motivation backwards: We assume there must be an outcome or reward in order to get ourselves or others motivated to act. This is not what science shows us. One of the key ...

Research on teaching in recent years has awakened faculty members to the importance of cultivating intrinsic motivation in class. The idea is that, instead of relying on grades or late penalties to ...

In a Nutshell People are more likely to stick with their New Year’s resolutions if they enjoy the process, not just value the ...

Here’s what teenagers can do to equip themselves to move forward during this difficult and frustrating time. By Lisa Damour The school year is still young, yet parents and students alike may have ...