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Motivation MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Motivation
Tree Number(s)
F01.658
F01.752.543.500.750
Unique ID
D009042
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009042
Annotation
human & animal
Scope Note
Those factors which cause an organism to behave or act in either a goal-seeking or satisfying manner. They may be influenced by physiological drives or by external stimuli.
Entry Term(s)
Disincentives
Incentives
See Also
Cognitive Dissonance
Intention
Libido
Public MeSH Note
History Note
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
2024/08/09
Revision Date
2024/05/16
Motivation Preferred
Disincentives Narrower
Incentives Narrower
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