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Motivation

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Definition: Those factors which cause an organism to behave or act in either a goal-seeking or satisfying manner. They may be influenced by physiological drives or by external stimuli.  human & animal   
See Also Cognitive Dissonance; Intention; Libido
Examples Achievement; Aspirations (Psychology); Conflict (Psychology); Drive; Exploratory Behavior; Food Deprivation; Goals; Handling (Psychology); Instinct; Intention; Power (Psychology); Water Deprivation 		Other names Incentives; Incentive; Disincentive; Disincentives

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