Psychology Dictionary
  • Psychology Resources
  1. Home
  2. motivational factor

motivational factor

motivational factor

any physiological or psychological factor that stimulates, maintains, and directs behavior. Examples are basic physiological needs, interests, and extrinsic rewards.

Related Terms

iso-

Sorry, "iso" is not in the Dictionary of Psychology. Please report to APA if you...

R & T play

R & T play abbreviation for rough-and-tumble play.

epidemiology

epidemiology n. the study of the incidence and distribution...

outgroup

outgroup n. 1. in general, any group to which o...

equal weighting

equal weighting see weighting.

probing

probing n. in psychotherapy, the use of direct questions in...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter M

Browse by Letter


A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

© 2025 PsychologyDB.com All rights reserved.

Terms Sitemap Contact