Motivation and the Brain
Running Head: Motivation and the Brain
* Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you examine the concept of motivation. * Address the following items with supporting examples: *
Define motivation.( this element of the paper will serve as the content in the introduction)
Identify at least two sources of motivation.
Explain the relationship between motivation and behavior.
Examine how motivation is exhibited in behavior.
Motivation and the Brain
Kristen Smith
Psy/355
February 1st, 2010
Kay Rubin
CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY: I certify that the attached paper, which was produced for the class identified above, is my original work and has not previously been submitted by me or by anyone else for any class. I further declare that I have cited all sources from which I used language, ideas and information, whether quoted verbatim or paraphrased, and that any and all assistance of any kind, which I received while producing this paper, has been acknowledged in the References section. This paper includes no trademarked material, logos, or images from the Internet, which I do not have written permission to include. I further agree that my name typed on the line below is intended to have, and shall have the same validity as my handwritten signature. Student 's signature (name typed here is equivalent to a signature):
___Kristen Smith______________________
A healthy lifestyle, complete with eating well, takes motivation and constant strong dedication to achieve. When the motivation to see the action completed is at its most compelling state, it can only be placated once the behavior has been fulfilled. A lifestyle that involves healthy eating should be what everyone strives to achieve, but all too often there are roadblocks. The continuous development of understanding regarding eating disorders has expanded beyond what use to just be looked at as anorexia and bulimia or disorders that just associated with malnutrition. Just
* Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you examine the concept of motivation. * Address the following items with supporting examples: *
Define motivation.( this element of the paper will serve as the content in the introduction)
Identify at least two sources of motivation.
Explain the relationship between motivation and behavior.
Examine how motivation is exhibited in behavior.
Motivation and the Brain
Kristen Smith
Psy/355
February 1st, 2010
Kay Rubin
CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY: I certify that the attached paper, which was produced for the class identified above, is my original work and has not previously been submitted by me or by anyone else for any class. I further declare that I have cited all sources from which I used language, ideas and information, whether quoted verbatim or paraphrased, and that any and all assistance of any kind, which I received while producing this paper, has been acknowledged in the References section. This paper includes no trademarked material, logos, or images from the Internet, which I do not have written permission to include. I further agree that my name typed on the line below is intended to have, and shall have the same validity as my handwritten signature. Student 's signature (name typed here is equivalent to a signature):
___Kristen Smith______________________
A healthy lifestyle, complete with eating well, takes motivation and constant strong dedication to achieve. When the motivation to see the action completed is at its most compelling state, it can only be placated once the behavior has been fulfilled. A lifestyle that involves healthy eating should be what everyone strives to achieve, but all too often there are roadblocks. The continuous development of understanding regarding eating disorders has expanded beyond what use to just be looked at as anorexia and bulimia or disorders that just associated with malnutrition. Just
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