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30 30  **"The concept of motivation" by R. S. Peters**
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33 33  According to Newcomb (1950) says that "an organism is motivated when and only when it is characterized both by a state of drive and by a direction of behaviour towards some goal which is selected in preference to all other possible goals. Motive, then, is a concept which joins together drive and goal."
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49 49  1. Causal explanations: This concept refers to explanations of behavior or motivation that focus on identifying the causes or factors that bring about the behavior or motivation. Causal explanations can help us understand why people behave in certain ways and what factors influence their motivation. For example, if someone is motivated to study because they are afraid of failing a test, this is a causal explanation.
50 50  1. End-state explanations: This concept refers to explanations of behavior or motivation that focus on the ultimate goal or end-state that the individual is trying to achieve. End-state explanations can help us understand the underlying values and priorities of the individual. For example, if someone is motivated to study because they want to become a doctor, this is an end-state explanation.
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