Human motivation is so complex that there is an entire, multidisciplinary, emerging field devoted to it called motivation science. Learning a bit about the basics, however, can provide you with a ...

Why do hard-working people sometimes lose their motivation? Behavioral scientist Ayelet Fishbach explains where motivation ...

In this forum, we will discuss the current state of student motivation and engagement in our schools. By reviewing the research, we’ll aim to answer critical questions such as what exactly motivates ...

When people ask why I’ve ventured into the corporate incentives market after building a successful life in sports, wellness, and public speaking, there is one word that comes to mind: “Motivation.” ...

Research reveals a striking discovery about the human brain and exercise motivation. Scientists have identified distinct patterns of electrical connectivity that separate individuals who eagerly ...

Limiting access to food in mice increases levels of the hormone, ghrelin, which may also increase motivation to exercise, according to a new study. The study suggests that a surge in levels of ...

Humanoid robots on display at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. AI-powered robots and systems can potentially be used for scams, just like any other technology. Scammers can ...

In just a few short weeks, U.S. citizens will be asked to go to the polling stations to cast their vote in the 2024 presidential election. The world’s attention is focused on this election, but 2024 ...

Drawing on evolutionary psychology and cognitive evaluation theory—a theory explaining the effect of extrinsic rewards on intrinsic motivation—and a recent paper published in Motivation Science, UNSW ...