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    For other uses, see Motivation (disambiguation), Motivate (disambiguation), and
    Motiv8.
    Motivation is an internal state that propels individuals to engage in goal-directed
    behavior. It is often understood as a force that explains why people or animals
    initiate, continue, or terminate a certain behavior at a particular time. It is a
    complex phenomenon and its precise definition is disputed. It contrasts with
    amotivation, which is a state of apathy or listlessness. Motivation is studied in
    fields like psychology, motivation science, and philosophy.

    Photo of school children sitting in the shade of an orchard in Bamozai, near


    Gardez, Paktia Province, Afghanistan
    Photo of a wood worker
    Shopping in a supermarket
    Photo of the Berlin Marathon 2007
    Motivation is relevant in many fields and affects educational success, work
    performance, consumer behavior, and athletic success.
    Motivational states are characterized by their direction, intensity, and
    persistence. The direction of a motivational state is shaped by the goal it aims to
    achieve. Intensity is the strength of the state and affects whether the state is
    translated into action and how much effort is employed. Persistence refers to how
    long an individual is willing to engage in an activity. Motivation is often divided
    into two phases: in the first phase, the individual establishes a goal, while in
    the second phase, they attempt to reach this goal.

    Many types of motivation are discussed in the academic literature. Intrinsic


    motivation comes from internal factors like enjoyment and curiosity. It contrasts
    with extrinsic motivation, which is driven by external factors like obtaining
    rewards and avoiding punishment. For conscious motivation, the individual is aware
    of the motive driving the behavior, which is not the case for unconscious
    motivation. Other types include rational and irrational motivation, biological and
    cognitive motivation, short-term and long-term motivation, and egoistic and
    altruistic motivation.

    Theories of motivation are conceptual frameworks that seek to explain motivational


    phenomena. Content theories aim to describe which internal factors motivate people
    and which goals they commonly follow. Examples are the hierarchy of needs, the two-
    factor theory, and the learned needs theory. They contrast with process theories,
    which discuss the cognitive, emotional, and decision-making processes that underlie
    human motivation, like expectancy theory, equity theory, goal-setting theory, self-
    determination theory, and reinforcement theory. Motivation is relevant to many
    fields. It affects educational success, work performance, athletic success, and
    economic behavior. It is further pertinent in the fields of personal development,
    health, and criminal law.

    Definition, measurement, and semantic field


    Components and stages
    Types
    Amotivation and akrasia
    Theories
    In various fields
    See also
    References
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