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motivation  

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  • Motivation is the force behind behavior and provides an explanation for why people do things. Motivation influences what people do—meaning their choice of actions, as well as how they act; the intensity, persistence, and quality of their actions. [Source: Encyclopedia of School Psychology; Motivation]

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