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Motivation Theories & Intrinsic
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Equity Theory
Equity Theory explains how people judge fairness by comparing their contributions and rewards to others.
Read guideExpectancy Theory
Motivation depends on believing effort leads to performance, performance leads to rewards, and those rewards matter to you.
Read guideIntrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation
Understand the difference between internal drives (joy, curiosity) and external ones (rewards, pressure) to better harness your motivation.
Read guideSelf-Determination Theory (A-C-R)
A theory of motivation explaining that well-being and engagement depend on fulfilling three core needs: Autonomy, Competence, and Relatedness.
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