Tuesday, April 19, 2011

2. DEFINITIONS and CONNOTATIONS



2. DEFINITIONS OF MOTIVATION
  • Motivation is defined an internal state that causes arousal into action, pushing us in different directions, keeping us engaged in our activities (Ormrod, 2009). 
  • The definition of motivation could be described as goal directed behavior (motivationfordreamers.com).
  • Intrinsic motivation refers to motivation that comes from inside an individual rather than from any external or outside rewards, such as money or grades (  About.com Guide)
  • Motivation is defined an internal state that causes arousal into action, pushing us in different directions, keeping us engaged in our activities (Ormrod, 2009). 
  • Motivation is “WHAT drives you” to behave in a certain way or to take a particular action. It is your WHY (http://www.motivation-for-dreamers.com/definition-of-motivation.html).
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5 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 20, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Interesting site...keep up the good work!!!

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  2. Stephanie Luman MSN, RNApril 20, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Motivation is what keeps us moving forward through our daily challenges as students, nurses and parents! Great information Felicia! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Kerry KeenumApril 20, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Great blog! Very informative and well-designed.

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  4. DonnakromansApril 21, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    Great blog! Very informative!

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  5. rbvincentApril 25, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Felecia very good post. The pictures alone lower my blood pressure. It seems several of us used motivation as our project. I find it very interesting. ~ Ruthanna

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