Self-determination theory (SDT) is an empirically based theory of motivation and psychological development that is especially focused on the basic psychological needs that promote high quality ...

A significant relationship between motivational deficit and poor cognitive performance in people with schizophrenia, researchers report. "Loss of motivation is a core feature of schizophrenia that we ...

Judging from the panoply of motivational books, speeches, videos, and how-to guides, you'd think that psychology has the surefire answer that can explain the simple basis for our many complex ...