Psychology Unplugged Motivation and Drive
May 5, 2025
This discussion dives into the dual nature of motivation, highlighting the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic factors. It examines the dark side of psychological disorders, specifically factitious disorder by proxy, revealing the troubling motives behind such behavior. The exploration of wild horse protection calls for emotional and ethical advocacy, linking these themes to broader community responsibility. Additionally, the importance of self-reflection in therapy shines through, especially regarding motivation’s role in mental health.
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Understanding Internal vs External Motivation
- Motivation can be internal, driven by conscious internal decisions, or external, based on receiving rewards or avoiding consequences.
- Paying attention to motivation means slowing down and examining why we choose certain behaviors instead of operating on autopilot.
Pause to Examine Your Motivation
- Before acting, pause and ask yourself what your true motivation is for a behavior.
- Don’t focus on changing behavior immediately; start by increasing awareness of your motivating thoughts.
Behavior Repeats Due To Value
- We repeat any behavior only if it provides us some form of value or payoff.
- External motivators can help establish adaptive behaviors until they become internalized naturally.