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  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Leeward_Community_College/PSY_100_Biddle/Book%3A_Introductory_Psychology_(OpenStax)/12%3A_Learning/12.1%3A_What_Is_Learning%3F
    Learning, like reflexes and instincts, allows an organism to adapt to its environment. But unlike instincts and reflexes, learned behaviors involve change and experience: learning is a relatively perm...Learning, like reflexes and instincts, allows an organism to adapt to its environment. But unlike instincts and reflexes, learned behaviors involve change and experience: learning is a relatively permanent change in behavior or knowledge that results from experience. In contrast to the innate behaviors discussed above, learning involves acquiring knowledge and skills through experience.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/City_Colleges_of_Chicago/Introduction_to_Psychology-PSYC201/08%3A_Emotion_and_Motivation/8.01%3A_Motivation
    Why do we do the things we do? What motivations underlie our behaviors? Motivation describes the wants or needs that direct behavior toward a goal. In addition to biological motives, motivations can b...Why do we do the things we do? What motivations underlie our behaviors? Motivation describes the wants or needs that direct behavior toward a goal. In addition to biological motives, motivations can be intrinsic (arising from internal factors) or extrinsic (arising from external factors). Intrinsically motivated behaviors are performed because of the sense of personal satisfaction that they bring, while extrinsically motivated behaviors are performed in order to receive something from others.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Bakersfield_College/Strategies_for_Success_in_a_Nursing_Program_(Harding_and_Merritt)/03%3A_Knowing_Yourself_as_a_Learner/3.05%3A_The_Motivated_Learner
    Rather than passively attempting to absorb new information, you will learn how to make conscious decisions about the methods of learning you will use (based on what you intend to do with the informati...Rather than passively attempting to absorb new information, you will learn how to make conscious decisions about the methods of learning you will use (based on what you intend to do with the information), how you will select and use learning materials that are appropriate for your needs, and how persistent you will be in the learning activity.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Psychology/Introductory_Psychology/Introductory_Psychology_1e_(OpenStax)/10%3A_Emotion_and_Motivation/10.02%3A_Motivation
    Why do we do the things we do? What motivations underlie our behaviors? Motivation describes the wants or needs that direct behavior toward a goal. In addition to biological motives, motivations can b...Why do we do the things we do? What motivations underlie our behaviors? Motivation describes the wants or needs that direct behavior toward a goal. In addition to biological motives, motivations can be intrinsic (arising from internal factors) or extrinsic (arising from external factors). Intrinsically motivated behaviors are performed because of the sense of personal satisfaction that they bring, while extrinsically motivated behaviors are performed in order to receive something from others.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Madera_Community_College/General_Psychology/10%3A_Emotion_Motivation_and_Sexuality/10.02%3A_Motivation
    Why do we do the things we do? What motivations underlie our behaviors? Motivation describes the wants or needs that direct behavior toward a goal. In addition to biological motives, motivations can b...Why do we do the things we do? What motivations underlie our behaviors? Motivation describes the wants or needs that direct behavior toward a goal. In addition to biological motives, motivations can be intrinsic (arising from internal factors) or extrinsic (arising from external factors). Intrinsically motivated behaviors are performed because of the sense of personal satisfaction that they bring, while extrinsically motivated behaviors are performed in order to receive something from others.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Psychology/Introductory_Psychology/Introductory_Psychology_1e_(OpenStax)/06%3A_Learning/6.02%3A_What_Is_Learning
    Learning, like reflexes and instincts, allows an organism to adapt to its environment. But unlike instincts and reflexes, learned behaviors involve change and experience: learning is a relatively perm...Learning, like reflexes and instincts, allows an organism to adapt to its environment. But unlike instincts and reflexes, learned behaviors involve change and experience: learning is a relatively permanent change in behavior or knowledge that results from experience. In contrast to the innate behaviors discussed above, learning involves acquiring knowledge and skills through experience.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Coalinga_College/Student_Development_001_for_College_Success/03%3A_Knowing_Yourself_as_a_Learner/3.03%3A_The_Motivated_Learner
    Rather than passively attempting to absorb new information, you will learn how to make conscious decisions about the methods of learning you will use (based on what you intend to do with the informati...Rather than passively attempting to absorb new information, you will learn how to make conscious decisions about the methods of learning you will use (based on what you intend to do with the information), how you will select and use learning materials that are appropriate for your needs, and how persistent you will be in the learning activity.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Angelina_College/AC_College_Success/02%3A_Effective_Time_Management_Learning_Styles_and_Study_Strategies/2.15%3A_The_Motivated_Learner
    The Motivated Learner: Resilience and Grit, Applying Grit, and Keeping Grit in Mind: Grit to GRIT. How do you get grit? Get a grit partner. Uses and gratification theory and learning. Combating negati...The Motivated Learner: Resilience and Grit, Applying Grit, and Keeping Grit in Mind: Grit to GRIT. How do you get grit? Get a grit partner. Uses and gratification theory and learning. Combating negative bias.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Psychology/Introductory_Psychology/Introductory_Psychology_2e_(OpenStax)/06%3A_Learning/6.02%3A_What_Is_Learning
    Learning, like reflexes and instincts, allows an organism to adapt to its environment. But unlike instincts and reflexes, learned behaviors involve change and experience: learning is a relatively perm...Learning, like reflexes and instincts, allows an organism to adapt to its environment. But unlike instincts and reflexes, learned behaviors involve change and experience: learning is a relatively permanent change in behavior or knowledge that results from experience. In contrast to the innate behaviors discussed above, learning involves acquiring knowledge and skills through experience.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Counseling_and_Guidance/College_Success_(OpenStax)/02%3A_Knowing_Yourself_as_a_Learner/2.02%3A_The_Motivated_Learner
    This page examines the impact of motivation, resilience, and grit on learning, highlighting grit as a key predictor of academic success. It introduces the GRIT acronym and suggests practical steps for...This page examines the impact of motivation, resilience, and grit on learning, highlighting grit as a key predictor of academic success. It introduces the GRIT acronym and suggests practical steps for developing grit. The significance of social connections, or "grit partners," is noted for enhancing student persistence and graduation rates, supported by the Uses and Gratification Theory (UGT).
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/City_Colleges_of_Chicago/Introduction_to_Psychology-PSYC201/05%3A_Learning/5.01%3A_What_Is_Learning
    Learning, like reflexes and instincts, allows an organism to adapt to its environment. But unlike instincts and reflexes, learned behaviors involve change and experience: learning is a relatively perm...Learning, like reflexes and instincts, allows an organism to adapt to its environment. But unlike instincts and reflexes, learned behaviors involve change and experience: learning is a relatively permanent change in behavior or knowledge that results from experience. In contrast to the innate behaviors discussed above, learning involves acquiring knowledge and skills through experience.

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