Monkey experiments hint at a "motivation brake" pathway between two brain regions. Manipulating it may lead to new treatments ...

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Ever wonder why starting feels harder than finishing? Brain research shows stress can quietly block motivation before action ...

In a new paper published in Current Biology, researchers describe a circuit in the brains of macaque monkeys that appears to ...

Most of us know the feeling: maybe it is making a difficult phone call, starting a report you fear will be criticized, or ...

As people grow older, the desire to learn and engage in daily activities often dwindles. That phenomenon, which Psychology Benefits Society said psychologists refer to as anhedonia, could appear when ...

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While many factors contribute to a student’s capacity for accomplishment, naturally motivated students from higher socioeconomic backgrounds are more likely to succeed, according to a new study.