Or the psychology of why we are driven to do what we do Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW Some psychologists feel that we are motivated to do things because of our internal desires and wishes (e.g., going ...

"It may not be your words, but the subordinates' own actions that are motivating them."You try to boost your subordinates' motivation by carefully choosing your words of praise, preparing incentives, ...

Judging from the panoply of motivational books, speeches, videos, and how-to guides, you'd think that psychology has the surefire answer that can explain the simple basis for our many complex ...

Why are people motivated to do what they do? One early premise, the drive reduction theory, attempts to explain some of the basics. Picture this: You’re working remotely on your laptop when, on ...

"If you get a good grade on the test, I'll buy you a toy." This "reward" strategy is one that everyone has used or had used ...

: In the mouse brain, two neural pathways were discovered: The first is active during motivation; the second is active only at the termination of motivation. In humans, these pathways could underlie ...

When it comes to employee incentives, leaders tend to have differing opinions. While some believe incentives can help to keep employees motivated at large companies, others see the potential for them ...

Hunger can drive a motivational state that leads an animal to a successful pursuit of a goal—foraging for and finding food. In a highly novel study published in Current Biology, researchers at the ...