Studies conflict as to whether external rewards inhibit internal incentive, and whether they should be used for motivation.

About six months ago, Sarah* went to a friend's house for a dinner party. The next thing she knew, she was waking up, bleary-eyed in her own apartment. "I was home, and the bike I went to dinner with ...

Some days it would be easier to quit, but Summer Sandness won't let that attitude take over. Despite fighting respiratory infections plus working overtime, Summer wants to make exercise a priority. "I ...

Extrinsic motivation is motivation that come from outside oneself. Examples include doing something for financial gain, promotion, praise or approval, or to win a competition. Depending on the ...