Tag: motivation

Study looks at how self-regulatory tendencies affect type of exercise chosen

From the Elsevier press release: According to a new study differences in what motivates individuals and how they self-regulate behavior influence how they keep fit. The study appearing in the… Read more »

Study suggests dopamine modulates reward experiences elicited by music

From the University of Barcelona press release: A new study published inĀ Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), reveals a causal link between dopamine and the reward responses in… Read more »

Study suggests inability to integrate reward info contributes to undervalued rewards in schizophrenia

From the Elsevier press release: People with schizophrenia have a hard time integrating information about a reward — the size of the reward and the probability of receiving it —… Read more »

Study suggests uncertain rewards motivate consumers to make repeat purchases

From the University of Chicago Booth School of Business press release: Marketers everywhere are looking for what will entice consumers to make a purchase — not just once but repeatedly… Read more »

Study suggests motivational music increases risk-taking but does not improve sports performance

From the Frontiers press release: A new study finds that listening to motivational music during sport activities and exercise increases risk-taking behavior but does not improve overall performance. The effect… Read more »

Study suggests imagining a successful future can help students overcome everyday difficulties

From the Springer press release: Having a clear picture in mind of what their future will look like can motivate students to keep going despite the challenges of college life…. Read more »