Psychology / Unit 9 Psych 0981 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Motivation
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The idea
Motivation is the set of processes that initiate, direct, and sustain behavior toward a goal.
In practice
Two students with equal ability differ in how long they persist on a difficult problem set.
Where people slip
Motivation is inferred from behavior over time. A single action rarely identifies its motive.
Your place on the trail
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