The merits of Freudian dream theory continue to be debated and both supporters and critics appeal to empirical evidence to support their respective positions. What receives much less attention is the theoretical coherency of either Freudian dream theory or alternative perspectives. This paper examines Freudian dream theory and J. Allan Hobson's alternative position by addressing the role of mot...

Abstract Free logics are a family of first-order which came about as result examining the existence assumptions classical logic (Hintikka The Journal Philosophy , 56 125–137 1959; Lambert Notre Dame Formal Logic 8 133–144 1967, 1997, 2001). What those varies, but central ones that (i) domain interpretation is not empty, (ii) every name denotes exactly one object in and (iii) quantifiers have ex...

Students' motivation for online learning was negatively impacted as a result of the abrupt shift from traditional face-to-face style to remotely digital is one elements influencing student’s success and performance. Thus, this study aims explore learn through Mclelland’s Theory. Methodologically, employs quantitative approach 110 students public universities respondents. Based on findings, it r...

Abstract This research seeks to improve our understanding of how intrinsic motivation is instantiated. Three theories, flow theory, self-determination and empowerment have informed the foundations at work. Taken jointly, they suggest six causal factors for motivation: (1) perceived competence, (2) challenge, (3) autonomy, (4) impact, (5) social relatedness, (6) meaningfulness. Integrating diffe...

Motivating salespersons is one of the most important aspects of sales force management. The prevalent sales force motivation research stream relies essentially on Vroom’s expectancy theory. In spite of its widespread use, this theory is shown to present a number of shortcomings when applied to many sales force situations. The purpose of this paper is to outline a mathematical formulation of a s...

Researchers have obtained conflicting results about the role of prosocial motivation in persistence, performance, and productivity. To resolve this discrepancy, I draw on self-determination theory, proposing that prosocial motivation is most likely to predict these outcomes when it is accompanied by intrinsic motivation. Two field studies support the hypothesis that intrinsic motivation moderat...

Guided by self-determination theory, the present study sought to (1) construct a scale of English learning motivation in a particular Chinese context, the Intrinsic /Extrinsic Motivation Scale of English Learning (I/EMSEL) and (2) explore the relationship between intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation and English achievement. The I/EMSEL scale was administered to two samples of first-year n...

BACKGROUND Understanding children's physical activity motivation, its antecedents and associations with behavior is important and can be advanced by using self-determination theory. However, research among youth is largely restricted to adolescents and studies of motivation within certain contexts (e.g., physical education). There are no measures of self-determination theory constructs (physica...