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motivation
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Self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence (S-ART) frontiersin.org 12 facts
claimMotivation and intention function as a feedback system for self-schema maintenance, where sensory input is compared to a reference, and discrepancies feed back into frontal goal-oriented networks and pre-motor-action networks.
claimThe S-ART framework identifies intention and motivation, attention regulation, emotion regulation, extinction and reconsolidation, prosociality, non-attachment, and decentering as supporting neuropsychological mechanisms.
referenceRobbins and Everitt (1996) reviewed the neurobehavioural mechanisms underlying reward and motivation.
claimAs mindfulness practice advances, motivation is proposed to become more internally driven, suggesting increased control, and less focused on specific outcomes.
claimIndividual differences in asymmetric activation of anterior prefrontal cortex (PFC) regions are associated with dispositional differences in a biological set point for motivation, which may contribute to the outcomes of mindfulness training.
claimMotivation is categorized into two unique classes: external motivation, which arises from the desire to approach or avoid externally imposed rewards or punishments, and internal motivation, which arises from an internally driven desire to obtain rewards or satisfy personal needs.
claimThe S-ART (Self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence) framework proposes six neurocognitive component mechanisms—intention and motivation, attention and emotion regulation, extinction and reconsolidation, prosociality, non-attachment, and de-centering—that are integrated and strengthened through intentional mental strategies to modulate networks of self-processing and reduce bias.
claimIntention and motivation in meditation practice may target attentional tuning and affective control settings, contributing to affect-biased attention.
claimIntention and motivation are driven by goal-directed behavior, which is based on inter-related aspects of affective style and biological disposition.
claimThe dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) may contribute to a sustained form of motivation that remains in working memory during meditation practice.
referenceThe S-ART (Self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence) framework identifies six component mechanisms underlying the practice and cultivation of mindfulness: intention and motivation, attention regulation, emotion regulation, memory extinction and reconsolidation, prosociality, and non-attachment and de-centering.
referenceRoeser and Peck (2009) explored self, motivation, and self-regulated learning from a contemplative perspective in education.
Panpsychism - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
perspectiveHedda Hassel Mørch advocates for a view of panpsychism arguing that the only causal powers we can positively conceive of are mental properties, specifically those involving volition, motivation, or agency.
A Survey of Incorporating Psychological Theories in LLMs - arXiv arxiv.org 1 fact
claimApplying operant conditioning to LLMs through timely, gratifying feedback can be beneficial in contexts such as language learning or motivation.
How Testosterone Changes Affect Men's Health as You Age columbiadoctors.org Dec 16, 2025 1 fact
claimEmotional and cognitive effects of andropause in men include mood swings, irritability, depression, anxiety, decreased motivation, and difficulties with concentration and memory, sometimes described as 'brain fog'.
Self-Consciousness - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy plato.stanford.edu Jul 13, 2017 1 fact
quoteTyler Burge writes: "Acknowledging, with the I concept, that an attitude or act is one’s own is acknowledging that rational evaluations of it which one also acknowledges provide immediate […] reason and rationally immediate motivation to shape the attitude or act in accordance with the evaluation […] The first-person concept fixes the locus of responsibility."
Understanding Male Hormonal Changes: A Complete Guide (2025) coremedicalwellness.com Oct 21, 2025 1 fact
claimMental and emotional symptoms of hormonal imbalance in men include mood changes, irritability, depression, difficulty concentrating, brain fog, reduced motivation, reduced sense of well-being, and sleep disturbances.
Resolving the evolutionary paradox of consciousness link.springer.com Apr 1, 2024 1 fact
claimThe phenomenal powers view makes it difficult to explain apparent differences in motivation or valence regarding color sensations because it characterizes all sensations as intrinsically motivational.
Non-physicalist Theories of Consciousness cambridge.org Dec 20, 2023 1 fact
claimDual-aspect monists may argue that causal powers are not mysterious because humans experience them in mental contexts, such as the experience of agency and motivation.
All about the male hormone cycle | Guud Woman guudwoman.com 1 fact
claimTestosterone in men is responsible for vitality, assertiveness, well-being, motivation, self-confidence, libido, muscle mass, strength, cognition, and memory.
The function(s) of consciousness: an evolutionary perspective frontiersin.org Nov 25, 2024 1 fact
referenceH. E. M. den Ouden, P. Kok, and F. P. de Lange published research on how prediction errors shape perception, attention, and motivation in Frontiers in Psychology in 2012.
Complexity and the Evolution of Consciousness | Biological Theory link.springer.com Sep 14, 2022 1 fact
claimUnderstanding the evolution of sentience requires focusing on the evolution of action-related capacities, specifically choices, desires, motivation, and preferences.
Hormonal Changes In Men As They Grow Older - Elderplan elderplan.org 1 fact
claimAdditional symptoms potentially associated with low testosterone include decreased energy and motivation, lack of confidence, poor concentration, depression, increased sleepiness, and sleep disturbances.
Male Hormone Changes by Age & Solutions - Infusion Health infusionhealth.org Jul 21, 2025 1 fact
claimSymptoms such as persistent exhaustion, waning motivation, weight gain, and diminishing virility in males may stem partly from shifting biology.