The idea of intrinsic motivation isn't just self-help talk; it’s grounded in psychology. In the 1970s, psychologists Edward ...

One of the most powerful motivators for any individual is a connection to a greater purpose or ultimate intent.

External motivation, or “extrinsic motivation” in psychology, refers to an outside force that moves a person to do something they might not normally do. This could be a reward, praise or punishment.

The motivation that gets you started might not keep you going. Here's how to think about short term and long term exercise ...

Attendance is a touchy subject in schools. Some are against it being mandatory and negatively impacting grades, and some are totally for it. I, for one, am against school attendance impacting grades.

For options traders, the extrinsic value of an option can help determine how much of its premium is driven by market expectations versus its intrinsic, or immediate, worth. Analyzing extrinsic ...

Collaboration between universities and industry is essential for transforming academic research into practical innovations that can impact the real world. However, the strategies used to make these ...

UB researchers have received a $$3.28 million grant from the NIH to investigate the use of structured financial incentives in ...

UB scientists will assess the effectiveness of structured financial incentives in lowering CVD risk among African Americans facing food insecurity.