Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Testing Behavioral Incentives
Research has shown that positive reinforcement is an effective means of influencing behavior. This experiment looks further to determine which type of reinforcement-praise or reward-is more effective with young children. The objective of...
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Effective Mind Control: A Biological Theory of Motivation
Most theories of motivation evolve from biological studies. This article identifies a handful of these theories including intuition theory, instinct theory, drive reduction theory, and psychoanalytic theory.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Motivations and Attitudes Questions
This is a ten-question quiz concerning motivations and attitudes.