Noun

Singular motivation

Plural motivations

motivation (plural motivations)

  1. Willingness of action esp. in behavior
  2. The action of motivating.
  3. Something which motivates.
  4. An incentive or reason for doing something.
  5. (advertising) a research rating that measures how the rational and emotional elements of a commercial affect consumer intention to consider, visit, or buy something.
    The motivation scores showed that 65% of people wanted to visit our website to learn more about the offer after watching the commercial.

Derived terms

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Mon Jul 6 06:43:06 2009

Motivation is the internal condition that activates behavior and gives it direction; energizes and directs goal-oriented behavior. The term is generally used for human motivation but, theoretically, it can be used to describe the causes for animal behavior as well. This article refers to human motivation. According to various theories, motivation may be rooted in the basic need to minimize physical pain and maximize pleasure, or it may include specific needs such as eating and resting, or a desired object, hobby, goal, state of being, ideal, or it may be attributed to less-apparent reasons such as altruism, morality, or avoiding mortality.

Motivation concepts

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Wed Jul 8 01:00:53 2009

Why can't I keep my motivation while making a machinima?
Q. I've been planning to make a machinima for quite some time, but each time I get to the point of recording the voices for the characters, my motivation dissapears. Im doing this solo so recording voices for like 6 characters is kinda hard (even with audio editing) Any tips for keeping my motivation up? Or am I just being lazy?
Asked by popcon77 - Sun Nov 2 23:32:44 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I don't think you're being lazy. You're just tired of doing the voices all on your own. Too bad you can't just recruit a friend to pick up a little of the vocal slack. I'm going to take a guess that your characters are based somewhat on something else or someone. I'd try to pretend I was the source of the inspiration for the character and get into my role. Also, try meeting other people with the same interests and help each other with your projects. Pretend you're your own boss, and reward yourself after each time you're done recording the voices.
Answered by Pandalinn - Mon Nov 10 21:05:23 2008

How to find gain motivation to do something which is good and beneficiary?
Q. Everytime I want to start praying and exercising, I feel laziness on my part, and something trying to talk me out of it. Either that, or it says, do it later. How do I start now, and have motivation? Thanks.
Asked by Salafee Jihaadi Tawheed - Sun Apr 22 17:38:21 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I used to be kinda the same as you, back in my teens, I would want to do something beneficiary (like learning a new suject... )but then I would be like "I'll do it tomorrow..."...but the problem was, that "that tomorrow" never arrived. You got to train yourself to acquire self-discipline. Self Discipline s a skill in itself that you must make a goal to master. Master that skill, and it will be easy for you to acquire as many skills as you wish to devote time to. The way to acquire self discipline... is by constantly doing what you set yourself out to do. To do this you must have motivation. Listen to that word more carefully... motive- ation ( a motive to act) Your motivation has to be something you desire... it is different… [cont.]
Answered by Joe - Sun Apr 22 18:51:39 2007

How would meritocratical work environtment affect the the motivation of an average performer?
Q. If one is neither a star or deadwood performer in an organization,how would a policy like 'best deserving the best' affect his/her motivation?
Asked by Elementism - Mon Oct 16 11:48:18 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If the rules are fair and reward good work, I think that should at least help morale even if you don't directly benefit from it.
Answered by peachmouse - Mon Oct 16 11:49:46 2006

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Motivation refers to the initiation, direction, intensity and persistence of behavior. Motivation, a temporal and dynamic state, consists of the desire and willingness to do something.

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