Psychology
motivation
noun
Definition
The reason or reasons one has for acting in a particular way; the drive to act.
In a sentence
“Research suggests that intrinsic motivation leads to more sustained behaviour change than rewards.”
Synonyms
driveincentivestimulusdesire
Common collocations
- intrinsic motivation
- extrinsic motivation
- lack of motivation
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