Researchers explore psychological tricks and tips to help you reach your New Year Resolution goals. Read More
The ventral striatum plays a key role in decision making, weighing the cost versus the benefit of making a physical effort. Read More
Study finds olfaction plays a significant role in the motivation to exercise. Mice who were "high runners" developed genetic differences in their olfactory systems that caused them to perceive smells differently than more sedentary mice. Read More
The decline of striosomal activity in the brain may explain why people lose the motivation to learn as they age. Read More
Researchers temporarily switched off the neural pathway between the ventral tegmental area and nucleus accumbens in primate models, negatively impacting motivation, but not learning. Read More
Higher levels of sleepiness were associated with a reduction in both social activities and the amount of time people engage in social events. Social activities in the afternoons were linked to increased sleepiness following the engagement and longer sleep duration at night. Higher levels of social interaction at night were linked to reduced immediate sleepiness and shorter overall sleep duration. Read More
The key to performance and motivation lies within the ratio of glutamine and glutamate in the nucleus accumbens. The ratio of glutamine to glutamate relates specifically to stamina. Read More
Targeting one specific symptom of schizophrenia has a positive effect on other symptoms. Treating avolition, or reduced motivation has a positive effect on the other negative symptoms associated with schizophrenia. Read More
Study reports arrogance and narcissism are on a spectrum. Researchers identify three types of arrogance and reveal the associated implications. Read More
Researchers have identified a neural circuit in the brain of fruit flies that help them perform to their best ability while searching for food. Read More
The lateral septum encodes speed and acceleration information as an animal navigates and learns how to obtain a reward from its environment. Read More
Researchers identify predictors for those at risk of internet gaming disorder (IGD). Those most at risk for developing IGD are male, have neurotic or introverted personality traits, and are motivated to acquire in-game achievements. Read More
