refers to the forces either within or external to a person that arouse enthusiasm and commitment to pursue a certain course of action
A reason for acting Some ethicists, such as Kantians, hold that motives matter to morality; others, such as utilitarians, hold that motives are not usually relevant According to some, an act done with good intent (or motivation) can still be a good act even if it has bad consequences, and an act with good consequences is not a good act unless it is done with good intent
If the motivation to learn is created by the courseware program, it is classified as intrinsic If motivation comes from external factors, such as a desire for a grade or certificate, it is called extrinsic
Requires initiative and refers to the extent to which an individual desires to reach a goal and demonstrates actual follow through A greater level of motivation is required for completion of difficult tasks A brain injured person with reduced motivation may need frequent cueing to finish dressing, even though being able to verbalize the complete procedure
In semiotic terminology, motivation is used to designate that the link between signifier and signified is in some respects not completely arbitrary - that there is a motive, necessity, or ''reason'' for connecting a particular signifier with a particular signified
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior; "we did not understand his motivation"; "he acted with the best of motives"
a research rating that measures how both the rational and emotional elements of a commercial affect consumer intention to consider, visit, or buy something