Vance is quite surprised to hear that his friend Adam has been caught shoplifting, as he has always thought of Adam as someone who is honest, law-abiding, and respectful of others’ rights and possessions. 'There must be a logical explanation for why Adam was seen shoplifting,' Vance thinks to himself, 'and I won’t rest until I find out what it is.' Vance’s motivation can best be explained using the concept of:

Motivation and emotion are both part of affect, a core psychological phenomenon. Affect is a combination of physiological and emotional experiences that guide our behavior and decision making.  Motivation is an inner drive, impulse, emotion, or desire that moves someone to a particular action. It can be caused by internal processes like thoughts, emotions, goals, and values.  There are two types of motivation: Intrinsic motivation: When someone is motivated by internal reasons Extrinsic motivation: When someone is motivated by reasons outside of internal rewards    Extrinsic motivation... Show more

Motivation and emotion are both part of affect, a core psychological phenomenon. Affect is a combination of physiological and emotional experiences that guide our behavior and decision making. 

Motivation is an inner drive, impulse, emotion, or desire that moves someone to a particular action. It can be caused by internal processes like thoughts, emotions, goals, and values. 
There are two types of motivation:
Intrinsic motivation: When someone is motivated by internal reasons
Extrinsic motivation: When someone is motivated by reasons outside of internal rewards 
 

Extrinsic motivation can be affected by external factors like salary, benefits, promotion, and disciplinary action. It can have an immediate and powerful effect, but it doesn't last long. 
Motivation can increase focus and drive, which can boost energy and improve productivity. 

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