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A recently published study from the University of Georgia found that students who want to master course content are more likely to utilize deep and effective study skills.

To assess if the correlations with the DA measures were specific for the surrogate trait measure of motivation, we also inspected correlations with the broad trait measures of Positive Emotionality ...

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Intrinsic motivation, the internal drive to engage in activities for their inherent satisfaction, is a fundamental aspect of effective learning. This concept, rooted in the principles of ...

While many factors contribute to a student’s capacity for accomplishment, naturally motivated students from higher socioeconomic backgrounds are more likely to succeed, according to a new study.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about risk-taking and the behavioral science of leadership Motivation means different things to different people depending ...

The sun is shining, the fountains are roaring, and all you want to do is sunbathe on Meyer Green instead of working on that pesky p-set. It’s spring quarter, and your homework is far from your mind.