Motivate refers to the process of stimulating or encouraging someone to take action, achieve a goal, or engage in a specific behavior. It involves providing incentives, rewards, or other forms of encouragement to drive behavior change.
Related terms
Intrinsic Motivation: Refers to engaging in a behavior because it is personally rewarding and enjoyable.
Extrinsic Motivation: Involves engaging in a behavior due to external factors such as rewards or punishments.
Self-Determination Theory: A psychological theory that emphasizes the importance of autonomy, competence, and relatedness in promoting intrinsic motivation. It argues against using punishment as it undermines autonomy and can decrease intrinsic motivation.