Attitude (psychology)
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In psychology, an attitude "is a summary evaluation of an object of thought. An attitude object can be anything a person discriminates or holds in mind". Attitudes include beliefs, emotional responses
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Motivation
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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 other animals initiate, continue, or termina
Attitude (psychology)
…a person discriminates or holds in mind". Attitudes include beliefs (cognition), emotional responses (affect) and behavioral tendencies (intentions, motivations). In the classical definition an attitude is persistent, while in more contemporary conceptualizations, attitudes may vary depending upon situations…
Unconscious motivation plays a central role in Sigmund Freud's psychoanalysis.
Amotivation is an absence of interest and is sometimes described as acedia when it manifests in relation to spiritual practices.
Motivation affects students' participation in classroom activities and academic success.
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