Judging from the panoply of motivational books, speeches, videos, and how-to guides, you'd think that psychology has the surefire answer that can explain the simple basis for our many complex ...

Large language model-based chatbots can't effectively recognize users' motivation when they are hesitant about making healthy behavior changes, but they can support those who are committed to take ...

Affective pain leads to inhibition of dopamine neurons decreasing motivation, but it can be restored. Washington University in St. Louis (MI, USA) researchers have uncovered the neuronal circuitry in ...

A study found that while engaged in a competing goal, patients were less likely to exhibit pain avoidance behavior, according to findings published in Pain. More than 50 participants were presented ...

New research reveals how low confidence drives feedback-seeking, enhancing learning with insights for education and rehabilitation strategies. A new study from co-lead author Christopher J. Cagna, PhD ...

The challenges of the past few years have left many students without the skills to self manage and focus. This has left schools overwhelmed trying to improve student motivation, behavior and ...

In his decades-long career in tech journalism, Dennis has written about nearly every type of hardware and software. He was a founding editor of Ziff Davis’ Computer Select in the 1990s, senior ...

Intrinsic motivation is what drives us to fulfill our inner potential and interests. Your intrinsic motivation is your desire to express your true self in your behavior, whether it's work or leisure.