The interplay between learning, motivation and emotion forms a cornerstone of human cognition. Contemporary research illustrates that learning is not merely a cognitive process of knowledge ...

Emotions move us. The word, "emotion," derived from the Latin, literally means "to move." The ancients believed that emotions move behavior; in modern times we say they motivate behavior. They ...

Approach motivation in right- and left-handers. The way we use our hands may determine how emotions are organized in our brains, according to a new study led by Geoffrey Brookshire, a Ph.D. student in ...

Emotions fulfill an eminently adaptive function in human development, strongly influencing higher-order psychological processes, such as motivation, ...

"Emotion is a complex and intense (with an abrupt onset and relatively short duration) psychophysiological experience of an animal individual's state of mind related to a locatable object as it reacts ...

Emotional overload can quietly drain focus and motivation. Learn why it happens, how it affects your mind, and what helps restore clarity and energy.

Maintaining high levels of motivation and productivity can be a significant challenge, particularly when faced with feelings of fatigue, laziness, or burnout. However, by adopting a strategic approach ...

What exactly is a wheel of emotions, you ask? There are several different versions of the wheel of emotions. The most notable include the Plutchik wheel, the Junto wheel, the Geneva wheel and the ...