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motivational theory

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Motivational theory is a field of psychological inquiry concerned with understanding the internal and external forces that initiate, direct, sustain, and terminate behavior. It provides conceptual frameworks and empirical models to explain the 'why' behind actions, exploring factors such as needs, drives, goals, incentives, and cognitive processes that influence motivation in individuals and groups.

Top Authors

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EL

University of Rochester

RM

University of Rochester

EA

University of Maryland, College Park

JM

University of Wisconsin–Madison

WL

KU Leuven

Top Institutions

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University of Rochester

Rochester, United States

University of Maryland, College Park

College Park, United States

KU Leuven

Leuven, Belgium

McGill University

Montreal, Canada

University of Toronto

Toronto, Canada