While many factors contribute to a student’s capacity for accomplishment, naturally motivated students from higher socioeconomic backgrounds are more likely to succeed, according to a new study.

When an exam is coming up, many students focus on memorizing vocab and skimming textbooks even if that isn't the best way to ...

A research team at the University of Cologne examined how optional support influences students' learning success and ...

Motivation is affected by oxidative stress in the brain, a study shows. The findings also suggest motivation can be improved through nutritional interventions. In life, motivation can be the ...

A new study brings together two schools of thought on the function of the neurotransmitter dopamine: one saying that dopamine provides a learning signal, the other saying that dopamine drives ...

Motivation is a limited resource, but there are a lot of things you can do to increase it. Kansas mayor hit with criminal ...

People need to feel that climate change is affecting them now or that taking action is a patriotic act for their country to ...