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Motivation

A summary of the main theories behind motivation and learning.

Intrinsic & Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation comes from the word motive, which comes from the Latin movere ‘to move’.

Motivation is what moves us into action.

Motivational Theories

A summary of the main theories on motivation.

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