Jingle-Jangle Fallacies in Motivation Science : Toward a Definition of Core Motivation
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Pekrun, Reinhard Herrmann. (2023). Jingle-Jangle Fallacies in Motivation Science : Toward a Definition of Core Motivation. In Motivation Science: Controversies and Insights pp. 52-58 Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780197662359.003.0009
Authors | Pekrun, Reinhard Herrmann |
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Abstract | The term “motivation” is used in a myriad of different ways. This is unfortunate because divergent use of words can lead to misunderstandings and confusion. The jingle-jangle fallacy occurs when one uses the same word to refer to different things (jingle) or uses different words to refer to the same thing (jangle). Nevertheless, despite differences in the range of processes considered, there seems to be a common denominator in the usage of “motivation.” According to this denominator, motivation denotes mental processes that shape the goal direction, intensity, and persistence of behavior. The nature of these processes is left undefined, so a more concrete definition is needed. Thus, core motivation is the mental representation of desired states and actions combined with the feeling of desire. |
Keywords | core motivation; curiosity; desire; goal; intention; intervention; jangle; jingle; motivation; wish |
Page range | 52-58 |
Year | 01 Jan 2023 |
Book title | Motivation Science: Controversies and Insights |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Place of publication | United Kingdom |
ISBN | 9780-19-766235-9 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780197662359.003.0009 |
Web address (URL) | https://academic.oup.com/book/45435/chapter/389434416 |
Open access | Published as non-open access |
Research or scholarly | Research |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 19 Jan 2023 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | Jan 2023 |
Deposited | 11 Mar 2024 |
Additional information | © Oxford University Press 2023. |
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